This topic is all about finding creative and fun tattoo ideas that incorporate a stoma or ostomy pouch. The person starting the conversation is thinking about getting their first tattoo and wants something that adds a touch of humor or imagination to their abdominal stoma or ostomy pouch. They've done some searching online but mostly found generic designs, so they're reaching out to the community for clever artwork, slogans, or placement ideas that feature the stoma, the appliance, or the common mid-line scar many ostomates have.

Here are some ideas and insights shared by the community:

1. Floral motif: Consider surrounding the stoma with petals and green leaves, making the appliance the center of a blooming flower. This turns a perceived flaw into something beautiful and life-saving.

2. Simple warning phrases: Ideas like "Do Not Disturb," "Here Comes Trouble," or a bold arrow with "ONE WAY STREET" or "DO NOT ENTER" pointing to the stoma can add a playful touch.

3. Humorous safety labels: Phrases such as "In the Event of Food Poisoning – Remove Bag and Drink Contents," "Please Don’t Feed the Monster," or "Do NOT Press the Red Button" can add humor, especially with a clear pouch.

4. Bathroom & road-sign themes: An outhouse illustration around the stoma, an arrow-shaped "One Way" traffic sign, or a train and tracks along the mid-line scar ending in a "train wreck" at the stoma can be creative options.

5. Punctuation play: A "semi-colon" tattoo shaped like intestines positioned near the stoma can be a clever and meaningful design.

6. Support-tattoo story: There's a touching story about a husband who tattooed an ostomy bag on his own abdomen in solidarity with his wife. This could be an idea for partners or caregivers.

7. Ready-made art for inspiration: An Etsy listing shows a cartoon pouch with comic text, which could serve as a good template for tattoo text or for those who prefer a removable cover instead of permanent ink.

8. Technical tip: If you have trouble posting pictures of existing stoma tattoos, other community members are willing to help upload images for everyone to see and get inspired.