I already can't sit for very long because of soreness. It is easier for me, I have known that this was the possible outcome for many years. I am choosing it as a positive step in managing my health. But I do think perhaps I ought to try an artificial sphincter and Remicade but I see it as delaying the inevitable. The more surgeries I have, the more traumatic I find them. But I do know how difficult coming to terms with an ostomy is. When I had a temporary one, I had to see a psychiatrist and was on strong antidepressants.