If that's your worst fear, Florrie, you should thank God. I can't tell how many times I've waited for people with normal bowels to vacate the stall. Some people are very impatient and will bang on your door. This will naturally make you very anxious and more likely to make a mistake when putting on a new flange. You must learn to keep your cool and not let them distract you from your mission. (Maybe it's their turn to have an accident. LOL). Still, don't work yourself into a panic about what might happen. Just be prepared and develop your ability to stay focused. And, yes, come over to our house for a cup of Earl Grey anytime.
Primeboy
Feb 22, 2011 4:34 pm
SallyWillard
Apr 13, 2011 11:48 pm
I'm sitting here giggling at these mishap stories and realized that I finally feel like I belong! Our senses of humor are warped, and I wouldn't want it any other way!!
My first public mishap was at Taco Bell! I was trying to hurry because it was one of those bathrooms with only one toilet, and everything was going fine until I stood up and the clip got caught on the toilet and ripped the bag and wafer off. I taped it back on as quickly as I could and tied my jacket around my waist and walked out as calmly as possible. There was an elderly lady standing there with this shocked look on her face. Apparently, those bathrooms are not soundproof, and she heard my long string of obscenities. I couldn't help but laugh all the way home!
Good times!!
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My first public mishap was at Taco Bell! I was trying to hurry because it was one of those bathrooms with only one toilet, and everything was going fine until I stood up and the clip got caught on the toilet and ripped the bag and wafer off. I taped it back on as quickly as I could and tied my jacket around my waist and walked out as calmly as possible. There was an elderly lady standing there with this shocked look on her face. Apparently, those bathrooms are not soundproof, and she heard my long string of obscenities. I couldn't help but laugh all the way home!
Good times!!
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Hi Deb,
As you can see, the outpouring of love and support from this website will help you to find the strength to lift yourself up and out of your current emotional situation. I am lucky to have my husband by my side through all of this, so I will not even pretend to know how you feel and what you're going through alone. I do know that I have great friends on this site and in my life that have been by my side, and hopefully you have many by your side as well. You do have a lot of new friends here. Please feel free to talk through anything that is on your mind. We all go through a confidence deficit when we go through an ostomy surgery. Our body has been marred and your mind feels that way sometimes too. It is tough to move on, but you will. You will be stronger once you realize that you are still the beautiful woman you were prior to your surgery. Hopefully, you can reach out to a local support group and find some additional friends in your same situation. It always helps to have a sounding board wherever you find it!
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