Just wanted to let you folks know—I am 3 months out of ileostomy—told no one. Did not think I would ever meet a "normal" guy. Decided to join a dating site—met the nicest guy. After only a short while, we are a couple and I told him. He immediately accepted me. We have not slept together yet, but at least he knows. He is a widower; maybe that is the most understanding kind—so don't be afraid, just go for it.
That's great! Congrats on finding one of the good ones! They're out there.
Looking forward,
That's wonderful! So happy to hear this! We all need someone, and thank God there are guys out there that get it!
Congratulations!
Puppy
This is a remarkable community of 40,920 members.
You will get real advice from fellow ostomates who truly understand you - things you won't find in the books.
And it's not all about ostomy - there is friendship and relationships too.
Privacy is very important - your profile is not visible to the outside world.
Bill
MEETANOSTOMATE REVIEW.
I’d like to write a nice review
that might express something quite new.
Then I read previous points of view,
which said the things I wanted to.
I would endorse the things I’ve read
about what other folks have said,
for these are the benefits and things
that joining a site like this can bring.
When I was an initiate, (novice)
it seemed to be appropriate
to express myself in rhyme
as this is how I spend my time.
When contemplating what to write
with contributing to this site,
it seemed to me, my ostomy
could be expressed in poetry.
Thus, when I had something to say,
a rhyme, for me seemed the best way,
for rhymes can often capture stuff
that prose don’t capture quite enough.
I do appreciate the way,
this site lets people have their say
in whatever mode they will
about the things that make them ill.
There are not many forums for
discussing stuff most folks abhor.
So, this site fulfils a small niche,
where angst and problems can unleash.
Where raw emotions can decant,
so, folks feel free to have a rant,
and we can all associate
is something I appreciate.
B. Withers 2021