Things that are better with an Ostomy

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!