You haven't lived until you fart and it comes out your side. I had a colostomy when I was 35 years old (diverticuli ruptured) and it wasn't much fun. Tip: take a pin or needle and poke a few holes around the top of your bag else it will pop off when you pass gas. I had the colostomy for about three months before they did my resection. It took me about six months to start getting my strength back.
God bless you and heal you.
Wheat