THIS IS LIVING ON THE EDGE. Notwithstanding my ileostomy, I just demolished an entire bag of BOOM CHICKA POP (“sweet & salty kettle corn”) in one sitting. Needless to say, I threw all caution to the wind, and the exhilaration which I felt was similar to what I imagine it must be like to jump out of an airplane. Maybe I’ll do that next, who knows? Life is all about risk, after all. I’ve known that since I called my high school math teacher a heartless numbers cruncher who can’t read real words. We all know that, in today’s technological society, just leaving the house increases the chance of injury or death by doing such seemingly innocuous things as crossing the street, breathing the air, or – perish forbid – looking a stranger in the eye. It’s enough to take my mind off my ostomy, which I suppose is a good thing. That thing has been affixed to my belly for so long now (since 1964) that I worry less about it than my more common old man’s maladies. Like being old …
You ate the whole thing? And was it worth it? Do tell consequences, if any..😁
Did your bag go boom later? 😂
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Hi All, If you have an " old" or recent ostomy, this is the place for you. I think I've been a member for more than 15 years, but I have had my surgery, since I was a kid of 15 ( do the math-that's more than 60 years ago). As a teen, with a new ostomy ( for Ulcerative colitis) my parents dragged me off to my first ostomy association meeting. I wasn't happy, but in the long run, it's the best thing that happened to me. I met others, older, and teens like me, adjusting to the changes. A group of us started a Young adult group, and helped each other, and even visited kids who were new to the world of ostomies. But soon I married, and moved out of state, and although made some connections with other NJ ostomates, I became pretty much isolated. Until I discovered MaO. By then, I was having a myriad of other medical issues, and my aging stoma " wasn't doing well". I received a lot of help and support from members! I was pleased that I was also back to supporting others. I met a gal on line (from Papua New Guinea) who was trying to help ostomates in her country. There is a scarcity of supplies in some other countries, and unlike the US, insurance to pay for supplies isn't available. When my son followed his "love" twenty years ago, and moved to Australia I took advantage of an opportunity to help other ostomates. On one of my first visits to Oz, I brought a suitcase full of Ostomy supplies, handed them off to an Ostomy assoc. On the Gold Coast, who then had a friend take them to PNG. They were grateful for the help, and Janet and I still write.. This is the place to be, if you need help, and it also gives you the opportunity to provide help and support to others. Feel free to write, if you'd like to chat, about things ostomy, or life in general. Best REgards to all.. Marsha
It's really great to see a post from you again, Henry. It should really help dispel all the concerns some of us have had for you. Welcome back, sir! :-)
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Hi Henry! Welcome back ☘. We were all a bit worried about you for a while there! I can't believe Henry ate the whole thing (bag). Living dangerously is what makes life fun. I hope everything came out as easily as it went in!
So nice to see that you're still alive and kicking, Henry. The site hasn't been the same without your wise and helpful insights into the human condition... whatever that condition is ☘😇.
Magoo ☘
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That stuff is amazing. I eat popcorn and popcorn products a lot. Provided you drink plenty of water, I don't think you'll have an issue. Living on the edge keeps us young, right?
Come on, Henry... you can't just "reappear" without an explanation or two, can you?
Good to know you are still with us, though.
Keep well.
V.J.
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I think Henry was on a secret mission... Come on, Henry... Spill! Getting ready for the moon mission, perhaps? To the moon, Henry... to the moon (you're old enough to know that one?).
Magoo ☘
Welcome back! See, that didn't hurt too much, did it? And see how many people you made happy! I love your post and may just have to try this Boom Chicka stuff you are talking about.
Terry
Henry, you give me hope! I've only had mine for 7 months and I so want popcorn. All I've been through has confirmed that for some, ‘life is short'. You've made me a little more courageous, so I think I may try some tonight. Maybe just a cup to start, but it's a start. 👍 Thanks, Henry! Can't wait to get to know you here.
Okay, Henry. You ate that bag around noon, so I am thinking that you must have had lots of "product" by now. Are you still alive and well?
Welcome back, Henry. You might want to try
Pop Corners; they are awesome.
Oh my! Popcorn is my favorite food.
I adore it in great quantities.
Before my colostomy, hubby and I loved going to the movies. I would order a large, not buttered tub of popcorn and eat almost the entire thing. Hubby called it popcorn for dinner.
I miss that. I have had a small bowl of popcorn, but the movies in a theater are not appealing to me without popcorn for dinner.