Dating Experiences with an Ostomy: Share Your Stories

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txess
Oct 18, 2013 8:16 pm
If you're single with a bag or were single with a bag (but now paired, partnered, or married) what kind of dating experiences did you have when told a prospective romantic partner about your ostomy? How and when did you choose to disclose?

Let's get some interesting reading and discussions going about dating with an ostomy. Please chime in with your story!
vulcanBMk2
Oct 19, 2013 10:40 am
There is already an Intimacy & Dating section in the Forums listings ...No point in duplication !
txess
Oct 19, 2013 2:59 pm
I got excited when I saw you replied vulcanBMk2, I thought you had a dating story to tell, but nope, just a gripe. LOL
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OK, I'll move the post over to the other section. PS I'm joking with ya!
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Posted by: GoinWithTheFlow

Hubz had a regular checkup with the oncologist on Friday (his numbers are improving), and as they were asking how he's feeling since surgery, they became curious about how he's doing so well with his ostomy, both physically and mentally. He credited doing research online, trying different things, and especially the support from this group. They were asking because they see so many patients struggling to adjust.

We described this group as folks with every kind of ostomy, some for days while others for decades, but all willing to share what's worked for them with the caveat that every individual is different.

We described the most valuable element as feeling like you're not alone in this. That really piqued their interest, and they wrote down the link. It seems they had a few people in mind that might benefit from the community and thanked us for telling them about it.

You know, we can't remember exactly who we learned about this group from, but we're grateful for it every day! Thank you all! 🌻

vulcanBMk2
Oct 19, 2013 3:58 pm

No problem, txess! I could tell you dating stories that would make your hair curl... BUT!! I was younger in those days & didn't have a urostomy...



"Oh, bring back lost youth... bid time return..."

txess
Oct 19, 2013 4:25 pm
Well darn vulcanBMk2,

Dating stories that will make my hair curl are right up my alley.
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Alas, pre-ostomy doesn't count, well at least not for the intent and purpose of the post. Those were the days, my friend...
 

My Ostomy Journey: Ryan | Hollister

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