He called his stoma "Patrick" off SpongeBob because stomas are pink.
dragon2
May 22, 2013 1:06 am
weewee
May 25, 2013 7:17 pm
awesome go Patrick love spongebob have pillow covers the didn't make bed sheets for my king size or I would have had them also heheheehe
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May 29, 2013 7:58 am
Dragon2- I've had my urostomy for all of my 47 years. I know what it is like to grow up as a boy with an ostomy and everything that goes along with it: the fear, the shame, and the discomfort. I joined this site for one reason and one reason alone: to offer my advice and help to young men going through this process. If there is any advice I can provide, any words of encouragement, ANYTHING I can offer to you and this young man, please feel free to contact me. I do not have a Full Membership, so I cannot directly message you. However, if you view my profile, there is a clue as to how to contact me. I know and understand why you are here. I've worked in healthcare my entire adult life. I've been part of support groups in my area (Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA). So few young men come forward and participate in these groups. It's a shame. I wish I had had something like this when I was his age. I don't want that to happen to anyone such as your child. God bless.--David
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