Unexpected Mishap At The Doctor's Office

Angelicamarie · 2016-11-19T09:53:31-05:00

Good day all, I'm a disabled veteran, so I had an appointment. I'm sitting in the office with the doctor. I had on jeans, a lace blouse, combat boots, and a leather jacket. I felt warm. So I told the doctor I have to get to the bathroom, which was right across the hall from the office. I told the doctor I have leaked and I'm warm all over. She said, "I'll call maintenance." So, in the meantime, I'm in the bathroom—one stall, thank God! So I'm coming out of all my clothing. By me being at the VA, the exchange was open, which is a military store that carries different things like clothes, perfumes, all kinds of things, so my husband went down and bought me a dress. Well, I carry a big bag of supplies: wipes, soap, face cloth, extra pouch, barrier, and ring. I had to keep the jacket and the boots, but that got me out of the bathroom and back to the appointment, which was just about finished. I heard the maintenance man when he went into the bathroom; he hollered, "Oh s--t." I really felt bad for him because I'm sure it wasn't a pretty sight. It's one thing to leak at home, but when you're out in public, it's humiliating. But I survived that day, and that was the second and last episode that happened in public. Have you been there? Angelicamarie

Ladyhawke

Sep 14, 2018 5:48 am

I use 2-piece pouches with disposable liners. Haven't had a leak yet and I usually get 10/11 days without a change. Would never change.

Angelicamarie

Sep 14, 2018 10:15 am

LadyHawke... you're fortunate. The intestines really do their own thing. After surgery, no one is beyond an accident, be it one day or 60 years. Hoping you continue to be free of experiencing what so many have. Thanks for your comments.
Be safe.
My apologies to both LadyHope and Ladyhawke—I was responding to comments. I addressed it to LadyHope instead of Ladyhawke. It was corrected. Thanks.

Angelicamarie

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Sep 15, 2018 9:47 pm

Good luck with the VA... they haven't killed me yet, and I will not allow them to. After all, my cancer was missed, time after time, since 1996. I have an 1151 claim in, and after 9 months, still nothing!!

Angelicamarie

Sep 15, 2018 10:09 pm

Two_buttz... I waited twenty years to file my claim. I got it, though a few were denied. I was awarded 60 percent disability. What I learned from that is what's for you, no one can take. I had a heat stroke in '89, so what they did was combine things. I have a stent in my heart. My physicians are outside. I do have to go for my yearly visit to see a primary doc. Keep trying!! As you said, they want you to give up... thanks for replying.

Angelicamarie

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