Gutlessgal

Laura your friendly neighborhood ostomate 20 years old, ileostomy as of 11/10/17

[gutlessgal]

So after a few days of really upsetting and unsuccessful shopping, I found a swim suit that works really great with my ostomy bag! I really like that my bag is concealed slightly but still visible, so I don’t have a mystery bulge if it blows up. I also like that it’s not just hanging out because I’m still not comfortable with it just hanging out, I’m too fearful of it flapping about and getting caught on something or snagged on something and breaking or getting ripped off, which I know is stilly but still) anyway if anyone else has their stoma in a similar area and is looking for a good swimsuit bottom I got this one at target for $23 here’s the link: https://www.target.com/p/women-s-mesh-inset-high-waist-bikini-bottom-mossimo-153/-/A-52727514?preselect=52725639#lnk=sametab And it comes in black or wine Red, and sizes xs-xl

[thefibrodiaries]

I hate it when doctors are like “well that isn’t a symptom of your condition” or “you shouldn’t be experiencing that”. Well I am experiencing that symptom. If it isn’t a symptom of my diagnosed conditions then Investigate it. Consider that something else may be wrong. stop dismissing patients concerns just because it doesn’t fit your little tick box. 

[anzfaulkner]

My mom has these winnie the pooh salt and pepper shakers on the stove but christopher robin fell over and it looks like he’s having a breakdown while pooh dissociates

[rustyjnails]

The Christopher Robin movie looks great

[nihilistwife]

Anyone: where’d you get that bruise?

Me: idk I just inhabit this vessel

[humoristics]

me irl

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[hilarioushumorfromouterspace]

[rmick24]

I’ve never related to something as much as this

[filthyprotozoan]

i always forget that vampires do exist in the harry potter universe and its like?? voldemort i thought u wanted to be immortal why fuck with horcruxes u couldve just been a vampire??

[filthyprotozoan]

my theory is that voldemort just really really likes garlic

[ktae-deactivated20160803]

i know this is a joke post but u can kill a vampire with a wooden stake which is a thing that most wizards have on them at all times

[gutlessgal]

I ate some roasted broccoli with dinner, R.I.P. now I’ve got a partial blockage, I just love veggies so much but unfortunately I seem to have the little intestine that couldn’t....

Also note to any other new ileostomy people , Coca Cola has been working great with my blockages I drink a full can on onset of symptoms , pop two gas x, and grab a heating pad, and usually the chunk will come through within 30 min-2hrs, coke truly is the human version of drains

[allonsyfelicity]

Haters gonna hate and I’m gonna keep raising awareness. 😜 You don’t know what I’ve been through and yet you hate because you’re “uncomfortable.” Like this life is glamorous. Only god can judge me.

[remem-brandt]

This is a post to ostomates/ibd-ers!

I’m trying to find more friends in the online ostomates/IBD community (I just had my 2nd ileostomy surgery) so reply to this post or shoot me a message if you wanna chat! I don’t know anyone irl with an ostomy so online communities really help me. ❤

[gutlessgal]

Hi! I’m trying to get to know some ostomates online too, I’m still super new to it all just got my surgery in November of 2017, ileostomy

[colitisblues]

so like??? it’s really weird havin stuff come out of your rectum when it’s not attached to anything??? what is going ON DOWN THERE PLEASE DON’T MAKE ME PUSH I HAVE A VERY SORE INCISION

[gutlessgal]

Ugh, the mucus poops are the worst , apparently some people never get them while others like me get them like 3-4 times a day lol

[wileostomy]

Fashionista

An ileostomy represents many things.  Hope for my future, where I live without ulcerative colitis.  Grief for my old body, and longing for a time when I was whole.  A constant reminder of our individual fragility, tempered by awe at the marvels of modern medicine.  But most importantly, it represents a new opportunity to accessorize!  And when I say “accessories,” what’s the first thing you think of?

That’s right!  Home-made, artisanal crafts from Etsy shops!

I’m a bit of a compulsive shopper, so I’m building up a collection faster than I really need to.  The jellyfish bag is from Stomy Bag Covers, and the rest are from The Undercover Company, and they’re all super adorable.  The particular bag system that I use is transparent, so a cover is a must-have for the sake of not grossing everybody else out.  And also they’re pretty.

I had been keeping them in a drawer, but I had a swath of fishing net lying around (don’t ask) so I decided to Pinterest the shit out of these guys.  Look at them!  Isn’t that cute?!

[gutlessgal]

Oh my gosh these are so cute, I’m gonna go broke there’s so many I need to buy now...

[gutlessgal]

I recently had my large intestine removed due to a rather nasty ulcerative colitis flare. Here’s my first selfie showing off my bag haha

[severinetherat]

Dressing with an ostomy

One thing I’ve found since having my ostomy is that getting dressed isn’t as easy anymore; I have to be mindful of where my clothes sit over my bag/stoma.

I’ve found the biggest issue is trousers; I have several pairs of work trousers that I can’t wear any more due to them sitting too low to be comfortable over my bag but too high to sit under it. To solve this, I’ve turned to high-waisted trousers and skirts with elasticated waists. As for casual wear, I have found that most of my jeans will sit under my bag quite comfortably, except one pair that rubs the bottom of the adhesive just enough to worry me. It doesn’t create a hole but the last few times I’ve worn them I’ve noticed the edge of the flange has frayed slightly.

There’s also making sure that tops and dresses aren’t too tight over my bag as well but that’s why I try everything on before buying it.

Does anyone else have similar issues and if so, what have you found works for you?

[gutlessgal]

I’ve been super uncomfortable with wearing my skinny jeans because I’m to nervous about tucking the bag in and having a bag blow out. I’ve switched to loose flowy high waisted paints, the ones that look kinda hippish with printed fabric, plus I can still wear tight fitting shirts tucked into them since the bag is covered by the pants

[gutlessgal]

Does anybody else randoly drop their phone on their stoma..... it’s like dropping your phone on your face but slightly worse lol

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