Naming Your Ostomy: A Personal Touch

When I had my surgery almost 60 years ago, a nurse at Mayo suggested naming my ostomy. I'm not sure of the psychology behind that, but it turned out to be a good idea. I named mine Cedric.

This has been covered just recently; look through the archives.

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Yes, indeed, this topic is roadkill 😄. Talk about beating a stoma 🐎 horse to death.

That last topic had a good run with stoma names. People like the idea of naming their alien spud turd maker.

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It was never suggested to me when I had mine 36 years ago, but each to their own. If it makes someone feel good and confident about their stoma, go for it.

I hadn't thought about naming mine, but I can see how it might help with acceptance and even lighten the mood a bit. It's kind of like giving a bit of personality to something that's now a part of your everyday life. <3

How to Adjust to Life with an Ostomy with Bruce | Hollister

Yes, I am a newbie to this site. I have had an ileostomy since 1968 when I was 21. I'm 79 now... do the math. I have a lifetime of stories to tell... Question: how do you handle telling other people that you have an ostomy? My experience has not been good. I completed 40 years of working as a secretary in a prestigious law firm, and no one knew about the ostomy. I still keep my ostomy a secret. Any thoughts?

Yup. Keep it a secret. Who do you need to tell? And why? You did well hiding it for 40 years at work.

Keep at it. I'm 8 years into my ileo. Kenn butt. I only bring it up when I need to. And most times I just ignore the turd-making alien. 😆