is it us that have negative feelings about our ostomy. Are we the ones that make it difficult for others to accept our new buddy "stoma"?. I have had my buddy since September 2014, and at first didn't have a good relationship with him. I have grown to like him, he is kinda cute. I am sure there will be times when I will be upset with him, and he'll probably make me crazy, but he is a part of me, just like my chunky thighs, crazy curly hair, dimpled butt, and now my new breasts, although perky, decorated with scars. What I am trying to say, as a woman, I tend to be highly critical about my body, even before CANCER. So what is different now? I will still feel self conscious with or without mr. Stoma, and just like before CANCER, there will be a man that will like my dimpled butt, and chunky thighs, as well as my unruly stoma!
Ok that is all... Carry on. :)