Colostomy Day!

John wrote this piece as we waited in oncology reception having been through the Admissions Lounge.
"We arrived at the hospital at 07:11 hrs and booked in with admissions. Both Stella and I were bemused by a bizarre meeting with my consultant, his registrar and the stoma nurse which took place in a small kitchenette just beside the nurses' station. We sat on chairs and the consultant perched on a kick-stool. The operation was described in gory detail and we were given instructions and booklets on how to manage the stoma. Nothing too daunting!
I have been marked with indelible marker by the stoma nurse who makes the recommendation for the best place for the stoma to go. She made marks on the left and the right approximately mid-way between the belly button and the hip bone. X marks the spot!
Met with the anaesthetist who went through all that he would do: he says that he will make me feel as though I've drunk 2 pints of Harveys...can't wait.
Everybody is very friendly, helpful and supportive. They do inspire confidence."