Judith,
:-))
Your stoma will never know... Is it a white bag you use [like the salts' silky white bags? You could give it the signature black lineage and logo too!
BW
from UK
Jayne
Jun 24, 2025 7:29 pm
MeetAnOstoMate is a remarkable community of 41,404 members.
“I found real people, real humor, and answers I couldn’t get anywhere else.”
“The support here impressed my husband’s medical team - they plan to recommend it.”
“This community saved me when I thought I was a freak. Now I’m thriving.”
“Thank god for this site - I finally knew what to ask my surgeon.”
ConnMan
I began my Urostomy life February 27th, 2023...a month and a half ago. I stumbled upon this site from another on Youtube and website called VeganOstomy and between that site and this one, most of my fear and worry of not having any answers other than calling the Dr's office recording menu and hoping to hear back in the next day or two for an answer to leaks, skin irritations etc, or just feeling alone and the "no one understands" thoughts I had to look forward to in my mind were all put to rest by these two websites and the community here at MaO!! I have been here for a few weeks now, and the help and support offered by the members here is just amazing!! The information and support is absolutely priceless for anyone recently out of their surgery and have tons of questions or had it for years...sit down...have a good read and you will see for yourself!!
Advertisement
Hollister
Using ostomy accessories to create a personalized pouching system can help you prevent leaks and protect your skin.
Learn about the physical and emotional benefits of using ostomy accessories.
Learn about the physical and emotional benefits of using ostomy accessories.
daniellelarkin1974
Jun 27, 2025 10:49 pm
Mine is Esther. Inspired by a Wanda Sykes comedy special. Her tummy is named Esther, and Esther likes all the food, especially the bad food!
My Ostomy Journey: Jearlean | Hollister
NRG1022
Jun 29, 2025 7:41 pm
Respect. 100%. I, personally, struggled to accept it. “A bag,” “stoma,” “ostomy” … it's too formal. (I'm grateful—don't get me wrong) but when I woke in the hospital, people were using too technical of terms for me. I was still in denial anyway, so I told them to use “Lilly”… Lilly the Illy. And I changed my “Lilly pad.” My nurses loved it. 15 years later, I still use it. We even celebrate Lilly… as “she” gave me life. So… just sharing the why behind my naming my ostomy. I'm not ashamed; it was part of my acceptance. 😊🥰
NRG1022
Jun 29, 2025 7:43 pm
100% and also a little more comfortable for others. It breaks the ice of awkwardness. (I feel, anyway)
NRG1022
Jun 29, 2025 7:52 pm
I've read this a couple of times… very well spoken… explained. You're right. My name “Lilly” is my acceptance of transformation.
mgrayson70
Jun 30, 2025 10:44 am
I think mine will be Stella too. I won't meet her until August 19th, so we will have to see if it fits her personality! 😀
Queenie
Jul 01, 2025 9:57 am
And you can serenade her, ala Marlon Brando, in A Streetcar Named Desire!
Advertisement
Hollister
In addition to your pouching system, you may require the use of an ostomy accessory to enhance the performance of your system.
Learn more about ostomy accessories, and when to use them.
Learn more about ostomy accessories, and when to use them.
Queenie Bfd
Jul 01, 2025 12:26 pm
I named mine Stevie, as in Stevie Wonder. The formal names weren't doing it for me either. 😵
Heidi B.
Jul 03, 2025 10:18 am
If I had to name it, it wouldn't be flattering! Maybe "Seriously," because I ask it that all day and night long!
Past Member
Jul 09, 2025 12:27 am
Jared after Jared Bowen! A great football player that plays for West Ham United because my ileostomy likes blowing bubbles 🤣 iykyk
iamluvie
Jul 12, 2025 6:25 am
How does having the ileostomy compare to your experience with the colostomy? My surgeon wants to remove the rest of my colon, so I'm gearing up for the transition.
alleychuck175
Jul 15, 2025 1:59 pm
Yup, Charlie, after my father who left me when I was 8 years old...
NikkiD
Jul 17, 2025 1:47 am
When I woke in the ICU with my surprise ileostomy, the nurse came in to introduce me to my stoma. She said, "Look at her. She looks just like a rosebud." She's been Rosie ever since.
Avalon
Jul 23, 2025 1:02 am
Hi: Yes, I have named my stoma because we are so close. I call her Miss Lizzy from the song "You Make Me So Dizzy" because it's best to try to be on the "same page" and understand her.
Hecate
Jul 23, 2025 9:25 pm
Never thought about naming my stoma. But I did yell at it once - like it was a separate entity with its own brain.
Early on, I woke up about 2 a.m. realizing I had a blowout. So I had to make an emergency bag change while the stoma was very active. I was getting frustrated and started yelling at it to just STOP.
I was about to laugh about it later.