What’s your Stoma called, and why?

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In a previous thread we started a discussion on our Stoma’s outputs and the unpredictability of dealing with it.

This led to us sharing the names that we call them.

I thought I would be a little bit of fun to have a separate thread here.

Mines called Whoopi.

I was still unsure of it until I ate beans.

She then became a whoopee cushion.

Please share yours. 

  • Aldan

    That’s brilliant, put them up for adoption I’d have them if I had a double loop.  Maybe they’re joined together now. That’s a funny thought, they’re in the dark squabbling. I would definitely keep their names though as they couldn’t really be anyone else  they’re like characters from splitting image 

    take care

    Ann
     ‍Art

  • Good job your taking about the twins and not me Joy Must admit that I really miss them some time .They saved me rushing up the stairs,trying to get everything done in time. Love to all and a big hug that we all need every now and again

  • I’m definitely talking about B & N I think they’re probably the cutest of my designs and when you explained that you saw them on the news after op and thought what comes out their mouths, just so appropriate. 
    I also wonder about the way I’ll cope with the reversal, my family are always saying to me, how are you coping, are you okay?  It’s really sweet and I fully understand their concern but I talk about Whoops affectionately, sometimes she’s Whoopi, Whoops a Daisy normally when she’s getting changed and Whoopee Cushion usually after I’ve had windy foods. 
    I’ve had the blue dye and X-ray and the radiologist showed me that it’s looking like no leaks. I’m one step nearer to being put on the reversal list. 
    Take care

    Ann
     ‍Art

  • Great news about the reversal, I've been told I have my stoma permanently, I'm sure the surgeon thought I was crazy when I told him I was quite used to Brooke! When I explained about this group he thought it was great!

    Moira x

  • Artsie Ann I was one of the lucky ones who didn't have a say in regards to the Stoma and reversal . My surgeon calls me trouble when he sees me Laughing 6months and we'll discuss having a reversal .4 weeks  Boris and Nicola wait for nobody and You know the rest.It's hard getting used to Boris and Nicola no longer doing the work for me   When you've got to go ,you've got to go .I don't feel any different but I am eating well and in 6months I have managed to put on some weight 1|2 stone..

    I know what you mean about concerns of the family .It's hard for them to see past the outside of you.I have a word that Gets my goat Goat It's "fine" Looking fine .How's Artsie doing ?She's fine,and you want to scream I not fine..

    The contact Nurses and District Nurse all levels tell me that I'm one of the best and a pleasure to see even when emptying and removing Poop Because I am a strong Muscle and positive person just like the twins.

  • Hi Three 

    I really am not thinking about the reversal, in the beginning when I didn’t have a clue and I was struggling that’s all I thought about. Now I actually realise how ill I was before the LAR and to not have the constant pressure of needing to go to the toilet is wonderful. I am lucky to have the chance of a reversal but I am fine with Whoops, she’s pretty wonderful. If things go pear shaped I will keep Whoopi. She’s a life saver 

    Ann
     ‍Art

  • hi Artsie I have to say how I admire your attitude. - upbeat and brave.

    Kath
    "don't think about tomorrow"

  • Thanks Kath

    Just back from results and there’s an issue. So Whoops isn’t going anywhere yet. 

    Ann
     ‍Art

  • Sorry to hear that Artsie Ann .As you know when the time comes they want to find any issues. Give Whoops my best

  • Definitely,  They’ll sort it out, I can’t do anything about it so I’m doing the distraction thing….. New phone, now designing the decor for our bathroom. Whoops has been lovely today she appreciated her fish finger sandwiches with Mayo. 

    Ann
     ‍Art