Prior to traveling recently, I printed out the UOA card that explains to security that I have a colostomy. Leaving Indianapolis was no problem; the security woman gently patted my bag and said, "Don't worry honey, we get this every day." Upon returning from Seattle, I handed my card to security and she immediately called for a female agent to do a private pat down. The two women took me to a private room where the agent gently patted me down. They then tested her gloves and my hands for explosives. I so wanted to make a joke about explosive diarrhea, but I know these people are serious. They also asked to see my colostomy bag, which I thought they weren't supposed to do, but not being shy, I gladly showed them. I thanked them for keeping us safe and went on my merry way. Have other people experienced problems when going through airport security?

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