Topic Explanation:
The discussion centers around dealing with negative comments and reactions from others when they learn about someone's urostomy. The original poster shares a personal experience of receiving a dismissive comment about their urostomy and responds with humor. The topic invites others to share how they handle similar situations, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a sense of humor.

Advice and Insights:

1. Use Humor and Wit:
- Respond with humor by comparing the situation to carrying waste inside the body.
- Use witty comebacks like referencing Shrek's "Better out than in."

2. Direct Responses:
- Tell people you prefer not to risk peeing on yourself or dying.
- Use the phrase "Foxtrot Oscar" as a polite way to tell someone off.

3. Non-Verbal Responses:
- A raised eyebrow can be an effective non-verbal response to insensitive comments.
- Walking away from the conversation can be a form of self-preservation.

4. Selective Disclosure:
- Keep medical information private and share only on a need-to-know basis.
- Avoid being labeled or defined by the ostomy in social or work environments.

5. Perspective on Life:
- Emphasize choosing life and health over societal perceptions.
- Recognize that having an ostomy can lead to a better quality of life, contrary to misconceptions.

6. Handling Insensitivity:
- Recognize that some people make insensitive comments to feel superior.
- Understand that not everyone will be empathetic or informed about ostomies.