This topic is about the potential impact of celebrities, like Brock Lesnar, being open about their medical experiences, particularly with conditions that might require an ostomy. The discussion centers on whether such openness could help reduce the stigma often associated with living with an ostomy.

Here are some insights and advice shared by forum members:

1. Brock Lesnar has been quite open about his health journey:
- In his autobiography, "Death Clutch," he describes a severe attack of diverticulitis while on vacation in Manitoba.
- Due to a broken CT scanner in Brandon, his diagnosis was delayed. He then transferred himself to Bismarck, ND, where a CT scan quickly identified his condition, leading to an 11-day hospital stay that initially avoided surgery.
- His fighting career was interrupted again due to recurring diverticulitis, highlighting the seriousness of the condition even for someone as physically fit as Lesnar.

2. Lesnar has given candid interviews, such as on CBC Canada, where he openly discussed the intense pain he experienced, despite his high pain tolerance. Forum members appreciate his honesty and believe that his openness can help validate the experiences of other patients and challenge common misconceptions about ostomies and intestinal diseases.