I grumpily replied. Being an architectural draftsman means I will never return to my trade, as holding a pencil is now beyond my capability. For someone who cannot comb his own hair, feed himself, take a bath, dress up etc., the possibility of gainful employment is certainly too much to ask. One of the most infuriating and exasperatingly embarassing problems is incontinence. The total loss of control in urinating and bowel movements had led me to wet myself whenever the plastic bag that I wore became dislodged.
Diarrhea is a 'mess in the pants' story that can never be adequately described.
It has led me to be extremely careful about what I eat and to ration my water intake whenever I go out. My family, especially my parents could not come to terms with this tragedy. Till today, more than six years later, they have yet to accept and believe the doctor's diagnosis. To see the hopes and aspirations they had placed in the future of their son crushed so suddenly was more than they could bear. They sought whatever help they could find.