Living with a waste pouch


  • Health
  • Thursday, 27 Mar 2003

People who have ostomy bags attached to their abdomens to collect their faeces can live normal lives, but society and the government could be more sympathetic, reports LOH FOON FONG.

ARU, 45, looks as fit as a fiddle. The businessman travels out of town rather frequently. He swims and takes brisk walks to keep healthy. And he is a responsible and loving father to his two children.  

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