Most of life when it comes to medical issues is
always negative. There is a side effect
here and a pain there. The recovery time
is long and there are so many things that can go wrong. What some people don’t tell you is even when
you are injured or have an ailment like a stoma some things actually get
better. I know that sounds a big crazy,
but I have some distinct advantages my non stoma friends and family don't
have. Oh yes it is very true I carry my
waist around in a bag and have to empty it instead of doing my business on the
pot, but it does come with some distinct wins.
The first advantage to having an ostomy is being
able to make it to and through the theatre better than anyone else. I love movies and going to the movies is one
of my favorite things to do when I am bored during the summer. Not sure why I like watching movies more in
the summer than in winter but I am a big fan of it. So I take my trusty ostomy supplies
bag in with me and am able to sit through the whole movie without ever having
to worry about missing a minute. I see
the people next to me squirming and sitting uncomfortably. But I can remember sitting through each of
the extended Lord of the Rings movies without having a single issue. Better yet I ordered a sample for the Larger
ostomy supplies bags for free just so I could enjoy a large drink
during the movies. I know that sounds
silly but hey why not prepare and enjoy all the benefits that come from having
a stoma.
I am also an amazing road tripper. I know that sounds a bit strange, but I don’t
yell at people to pull over and start acting crazy due to my bladder being
pressed like a nasa spaceship leaving the atmosphere. The best part of having a stoma is being able
to hold it for the long haul and well it's really not holding it is it! So I
take advantage of my ability to not have to go to the bathroom and get to
travel a whole lot without worrying about anything but gas.
And it certainly is nice not to have to sit
down on a gross toilet at a gas station in the middle of nowhere that has not
been cleaned since the dark ages. And boy do some of those bathrooms get dark.
So take heart and enjoy the life you have and live it to the fullest!
