This topic is about a humorous poem that describes a rather messy incident during colostomy irrigation. The poem tells the story of a mishap where the wafer came off during the process, leading to an uncontrollable eruption that left quite a mess. The poem is meant to connect with others who have experienced similar situations and to find some laughter in what can be a stressful event.

Here are some helpful insights and advice:

1. Irrigation accidents are common among ostomates, and keeping a sense of humor can help manage the stress and embarrassment that come with them.

2. Despite the occasional "volcano" incidents, many people continue with irrigation because it offers them freedom from wearing a pouch. The temporary mess is often seen as a small price to pay for the long-term benefits.

3. If commercial stoma caps or patches don't fit well, you can try trimming a small baby diaper to use as a discreet and absorbent cover between irrigations.

4. Keeping your food intake moderate can help reduce unexpected output after irrigation. A well-trained stoma tends to behave better when it's not overloaded.

5. Some people affectionately refer to regular irrigators as "gators.