Hi, this is my first time on here so please be gentle with me lol, I have had Crohns for the past 14 years and in July this year (2013) after being admitted to hospital via ambulance I had a Hartmanns procedure operation, I now have a stoma bag fitted and a large abdominal wound, I have been told by my consultant that the stoma is temporary, it's taken a little time for me to get my head round this bag situation but I'm better at it now, so there you have it just thought I would introduce myself to you all, and if you would like to ask any questions or you may think I can help you if your going through the same thing just ask and I will do my best to answer you, thank you.