I'm going to start with the not-so-fun parts of being an ostomate.
- I'm scared to go swimming. I love swimming and there are many ostomates who do swim but I'm always afraid of compromising my appliance.
- Leaks. Code brown. Poop, everywhere. Need I say more?
- Worry. Will I get a hernia if I pick that heavy thing up? If I fall asleep now, will the bag leak? Can I shower without the bag falling off in a couple hours? If I eat this, will it cause a painful blockage? If I wear that shirt will everyone see my bag?
- Blockages. Even small ones make me miserable.
- Stoma noise. Yes, I still pass gas. And sometimes it makes a noise. Pretty embarrassing.
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