Have you named your stoma?

It is my understanding that quite a few people have given their stoma a name.

I have been thinking of that off and on for since the time of my colostomy (Jan. 2015). I finally settled on one:

Krakatoa, like the volcano. It either spews output like crazy or is dormant for a LONG time, like up to 4-5 days at a time (even with many laxatives, etc).

How about you? 

Hello Sunny, I haven't named my own stoma but I love the names other people have come up with. Krakatoa seems to sum it up quite well.

I did think that 'Alex' would be a good description depicting the colour and shape - after the rose Alex Red. 

This would have allowed me to, tongue in cheek, quote the bard. 'A rose by any other name would smell as sweet'.

Best wishes

Bill

I named my " Micky  for  Micky Mouse .  Not  because I think it's cute but rather at this day and age ,there should be a better way..not that I have any idea as to what that might be..LOL 

From the start I've had three names only the christian and surname having much use,  When this blob appeared in my middleI felt it justified the middle name and I've called it Arthur ever since .  

Hi folks.  It seems most ostomates name their stomas and they say it helps them.  I'll probably name mine someday but for now I'll just continue referring to it as "my F'n stoma".  I don't mean any disrespect.  Heck, it's been wonderful!  It saved my life.  I can do most of the stuff I did before I got sick thanks to chemo, radiation, surgery, more chemo and my F'n stoma. I guess, if I did name it, I might have to use something like Sir or Saint in front of the name.  Last thing I want is to make it angry so when I do reference it I whisper.  I'll let you know if I come up with something.

Respectfully,

Mike

I call mine rosebud. Then when a loud gurging (usually in a very quiet place) erupts. I put my hand over it and say "Rosebud thinks she is an outboard motor today" and laugh it off. Probably should have called it Evinrude or Everrude. LOL!

Pat

When I was in the hospital, and was told that I should name my stoma, I happened to be channel-surfing, and came upon a woman who was so full of sh*t that I named my stoma Snooki.

i have a few for mine!!

shit

sex stopper

turn off

amongst a few!!!

I named mine "Stanley---the stoma."  Stanley is a well behaved boy most of the time. I talk to him like he's my little boy.

I named mine "Stanley---the stoma."  Stanley is a well behaved boy most of the time. I talk to him like he's my little boy.

Sunny1978,

While i have not named my stoma (it's an old man now) I think you have hit on the perfect name!

Mine is "Scarlet".  Cause frankly, my dear, she doesn't give a damn!  And of course, she's scarlet red!

Love the "outboard motor" idea. It's perfect for describing those noisy ostomy times. And of course, it always happens during the quietist of times. I was in a meditation group a few weeks ago and could feel it coming...never pressed on my stoma that intensly before!! LOL!

These names are awesome!! Love it. Very creative!

mine has been and will always be "the Spout"

I have named mine Betty...Betty Boop (Poo-poo pee-doop)!   It's so much easier to say to my husband something like...let me check on "Betty" before we go...it makes him smile cause it's silly...

Just about to celebrate its 13th birthday is "Run Weasley" who was named after my favourite redhead in the Harry Potter books!

I call mine Rosie only because she looks like a rosebud, but she seems to have an opinion on a lot of things especially at the family Sunday dinner table, good job the family find it funny and say Rosie wants her say as well.

I named my stoma Pooter, because he poots.

Mine is Stephanie Stoma. It's funny...I knew no Stephanies in real life before I got "her", then shortly after, I got a new nurse at my remicaid center named Stephanie. Then I got a new coworker-yes same name, then just lately I got acquainted with a neighbor named--yes--Stephanie! Looks like it was meant to be!

I never did name my stoma as I am Uro not Colo . However along with day  pouch  & night bag with its associated piping  it all comes under the heading of my " In-Flight refueling system " Makes the who thing so much more fun , if you  can call it that !!

- if I was still actively flyiing, I might call it  " Range Extender "  LOL

Cheers harleyrider !!! In fact if you connect up  Uro night bag , down pants leg & under car seat , & car fuel tank willing , you could probably cover  many miles without needing to stop for a drainage / comfort break .

As long as you dont try getting out of the car with all the bags / pipes connected ...that could prove a little tricky ??

Take Care .....Pete ....

vulcanBM2

Hi

I'm just imagining what  the pre and post flight/drive  check lists would look like ....LMAO  

Patrick

its called Clive

My stoma's name is Sheldon the Super Stoma -- named after the character of Sheldon on The Big Bang Theory.  I think he finds it humerous to make noise occasionally and I consider that a Bazinga :)  

Paula

Everrude is funny

I cannot post the name that I have for my stoma because it is kind of crude, but we are buds, and he does have a mind of his own.  

I have had an colostomy since May of this year.  When I told my kids I said they could pick a name (as a way to help them cope with it all and make it a 'lighter' subject for them).  They chose Bombarda.....a spell from Harry Potter to make something explode LOL

I'm not into naming things...I never had a name for my anus so I kind of feel the same about my stoma.

YMMV