This topic is about the idea of naming your ostomy, which is a light-hearted and personal choice for many. Some people find it fun, while others see it as unnecessary. Here are some thoughts and insights shared by people on this topic:
1. People have different opinions about naming their stoma or ostomy bag. Some don't see the point and prefer not to name any body part. Others find that giving it a name helps them accept it, make it feel more human, or even joke about it, which can make daily life a bit easier.
2. There are some creative and popular nicknames that people have come up with, such as Frankie, Herb, Jonah the Stoma, Louise, Wormy, Marvin (which later became "Marvin Rose" or "Marvelous Marvin"), Oscar, Patch, Venus, Ahab, NBH (New Butt Hole), FBH (Front Butt Hole), BIF (Butt in Front), and the more blunt "That f*****g thing down there."
3. A practical and social benefit of naming your ostomy is that it allows you to excuse yourself discreetly in public. For example, saying "I need to check on Louise" can be a subtle way to step away.
4. On a philosophical note, one person mentioned that naming the stoma might create an unnecessary separation, treating it as something apart from the rest of the body rather than just another part of it.
5. Humor plays a big role in coping for many people. They enjoy sharing puns like "poopular," "whale of a time," and "Thar she blows," as well as creating stoma-related songs and poems to keep things light-hearted.
6. The discussion did not mention any specific products, manufacturers, or websites.
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