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.
What a great idea! We could be like a secret society!
Moira x
Mine showed me up recently. I had to have the stoma nurse visit to give me silver nitrate treatment. Got her all ready, just as the nurse was about to do the treatment, my stoma let out a massive fart!! I was mortified but the lovely nurse found it hilarious.
Love Kim x
I wonder if we could threaten them with jelly babies or marshmallows to stop the acting out for a while. I have to make paper hats for Whoopi when I’m changing her pouch. X
Ann
Honestly Kim, that is so funny and my worst nightmare! It must happen to nurses all of the time, thank God for our lovely medical staff!
Moira x
It was definitely up there as one of my most embarrassing moments. It does it at work too! Most of my colleagues have been on the receiving end. Only my boss to go now, then my embarrassment will be complete!! Good job we have a sense of humour.
Kim xx
Oh dear. Maybe we should invent silencers then we can do silent but deadly’s
Ann
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