From Here To An Ostomy

Bill · 2014-07-05T05:24:44-04:00

FROM HERE TO AN OSTOMY When once upon a normal life then I could run and fun was rife. I took for granted all the things I thought a normal life just brings. Awakened at the break of day I'd face the world of work and play there was no case to ask me why my pace of life was do or die. I would climb the mountain high and feel that I could touch the sky. To view the world from up above as it unfurls to turtle doves. And nothing really bothered me until I had my ostomy. Long-gone's the fountain of desire to climb up mountains to be higher. Most people simply do not know how much to life-itself they owe. That is until that life is taken then they cannot be mistaken. When things were going well for me I did not think to stop and see that eveything may change for me when once I had my ostomy. I used to live fantastically then suddenly, dramatically to a stoma I am bound and this has turned my life around. There was a day when I would say let's pack our bags and holiday But with this bag stuck on my side Imust muck around inside. B. Withers 2013

Bill

Jul 05, 2014 9:24 am

FROM HERE TO AN OSTOMY

When once upon a normal life
then I could run and fun was rife.
I took for granted all the things
I thought a normal life just brings.

Awakened at the break of day
I'd face the world of work and play
there was no case to ask me why
my pace of life was do or die.

I would climb the mountain high
and feel that I could touch the sky.
To view the world from up above
as it unfurls to turtle doves.

And nothing really bothered me
until I had my ostomy.
Long-gone's the fountain of desire
to climb up mountains to be higher.

Most people simply do not know
how much to life-itself they owe.
That is until that life is taken
then they cannot be mistaken.

When things were going well for me
I did not think to stop and see
that eveything may change for me
when once I had my ostomy.

I used to live fantastically
then suddenly, dramatically
to a stoma I am bound
and this has turned my life around.

There was a day when I would say
let's pack our bags and holiday
But with this bag stuck on my side
Imust muck around inside.

B. Withers 2013

Mrs.A

Jul 05, 2014 9:12 pm

Oh Bill, life with an ostomy can help give one perspective like you said here. The human race seems not to look beyond their own doorway. We are not just flesh, we have many other things in common as well.

MeetAnOstoMate.org

MeetAnOstoMate is a remarkable community of 41,458 members.

“I mostly read and still feel like I belong.”

“Doctors took notes; they want others to find this website.”

“From midnight blowouts to big wins, there’s always a hand to hold.”

Join Free

Posted by: freedancer

In both of my cases, I had no choice. It was surgery or be put 6 feet under! I thank God that He has been with me all these times. Without Him, I never would have known what to do and might not have gone to the hospital when I did. I don't know if you have had your surgery or not yet but I hope you will hang out on this website when you are done. I have learned a great deal through the people here and it is so great having others who have had the same thing done and been through what you are about to or have gone through. The only thing I have turned down is a reversal of the ileostomy. When the doctors did the emergency rebuilding of my original ileostomy this last February, I told them I did not want to go through this again. My doctor told me at that time that I was no longer a candidate for the reversal. In a way, I was very relieved. The last three years of my life have been a nightmare for me. I do not want to go through any of it again. If you wish to be rehooked up and they say you are a good choice for that, research it carefully. Every surgery I have ever had except for Old and New Maxine and the emergency surgery on my broken foot, I have spent weeks researching. I recently had my C5 C6 disk in my neck replaced with an artificial one. I went to my pre-op with 2 pages of questions for the doctor. I knew everything that they were going to do and could talk intelligently with them. I always try to research my adversaries! Don't cancel your surgery. It is nice not to have to suffer any longer with horrible pain. We all had to change a few things around when we had our surgeries but in the long run, most of us are glad we did it. I know I am. Good luck to you!

Bill

Jul 06, 2014 8:06 am

Hello Mrs.A.True! we have so many things in common with every living thing. Unfortunately, many human beings have set themselves apart from other animals and think they are somehow 'better'. One of the things that does set them apart seems to be the ability to delude themselves!Best wishesBill

4 Common Convex Ostomy Skin Barrier Myths

Hollister

A convex ostomy skin barrier can help prevent output leakage and skin issues. Unfortunately, some misconceptions about convexity may keep people with ostomies from using it.

Learn about convexity and 4 myths surrounding it.

moonshine

Jul 14, 2014 12:48 am

We're all stuck here... get over it and live... I can do everything I did before except shit!

Zywie

Jul 14, 2014 3:45 pm

Loved the poem, Bill. Even people without a medical problem could benefit from it if they understood. Similar to the saying "stop and smell the roses." People do take too much for granted these days.

Living with Your Ostomy | Hollister

Bill

Jul 14, 2014 3:58 pm

hello moonshine, I am so pleased for you that you are able to do so much post-ostomy. I can well understand the sentiments in the 'get over it and live' philosophy and I applaud all those who are able to do just that. I am however, empathetic towards those who find themselves less fortunate and find difficulty in getting their lives back to how they would like it to be. Best wishes Bill

Bill

Jul 14, 2014 3:58 pm

Hello Zywie. Thank you for your appreciation of the verse. It is always gratifying to get feedback on the rhymes as they are obviously not to everyone's taste either in literary form or in content. However, as long as there is a small audience that is appreciative, I can feel some justification in posting them. Best wishes Bill

Zywie

Jul 15, 2014 5:58 pm

Actually, I've read many of your poems. I like all of them. I never commented for whatever reason I have no idea. Keep them coming, you do have a fan club. :)

Past Member

Jul 17, 2014 6:19 pm

Hi Bill, great poem, I just had to say that it really hit home, but keep in there. You can still do what you used to do, I know it is hard but keep battling and you will get there. All the best.

Beth20

Jul 18, 2014 2:16 am

Thanks, that's all so true! After having an ostomy for 3 1/2 years, myself, I have learned to really enjoy the simple things in life. Keep sharing!

How A Convex Skin Barrier May Help You Get The Right Fit

Hollister

Living with an ostomy doesn’t mean you have to live with stoma fluid leakage or skin irritation.

Learn how convex skin barriers work and what benefits they offer.

Bill

Jul 18, 2014 5:13 am

Hello Zywie, Cutycall and Beth20. Thank you all so much for your comments on the verse as writing them is a somewhat isolating occupation and I never really know if they are of any interest to others unless they say. With regard to to the contents and associated emotions you will perhaps note that it was written in 2013. The process of writing things down has a somewhat cathartic effect. BY the time I have committed this sort of sentiment to paper in the form of rhyming verse -any or most of the emotions seem to get contained within the words and no longer bother me. It feels as if they are important enough to save in this way but not important enough to be affecting my life any longer than absolutely necessary. A bit like having a treasure chest of emotional jewellery that you don't really want to wear all the time but cannot quite bring yourself to get rid of completely. Best wishes Bill

blueonthetyne

Jul 20, 2014 10:41 am

Great poem, Bill. Good days and bad days, I call it. I've been too busy with life to write, but I'm gonna get back to it soon. To be honest, I have been so well, I've felt the need to write. It's what I use for therapy. Hang on in there, my friend, and if you can't do the things you did before, try new things you can.

Bill

Jul 20, 2014 2:07 pm

Hello blueonthetyne. Thanks for the post. I know what you mean about using the writing as a form of therapy as it works for me very well. Indeed I have found that instead of sitting on the toilet for over an hour irrigating and resenting the waste of time. I am now utilising this time for writing more verses than ever. It has become something that I almost look forward to doing rather than resenting. Best wishes Bill