Laughing Through Ostomies - Witty Quips for Unexpected Flatulence

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Moi
Oct 22, 2021 1:59 pm

My dark sense of self-deprecating medical humor has served me well over my lifetime. Might I give the example of spilling my drink into my crotch before entering a store. I'm certainly at "that age" where the logical answer to such a sight is incontinence. Instead of trying to explain that this was not a bladder issue, I chose to say, "It sucks to get old", not an untrue answer. But I am somewhat at a loss as to how to deal with unexpected flatulence, (greatly amplified due to its location). I would love to have some witty quips, please.

w30bob
Oct 22, 2021 7:42 pm

Hi Moi,

Having been in that situation more than once... I don't think there is anything witty that can be said... at least I haven't thought of anything. At work, I've made everyone aware of my situation because when it happens in a quiet conference room while someone is giving a presentation... all eyes turn to me. Knowing that everyone knows it's me... I turn sharply to either side and tell that person sarcastically to excuse themselves. That usually gets a chuckle, and the presentation continues pretty much unabated. But I do keep my coat or jacket in my lap when I'm sitting in those meetings... in a futile attempt to reduce the decibels. I'd too love to hear what others say in this situation.

;0)

Bob

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lovely
Oct 22, 2021 10:46 pm

Just cough or clear your throat real hard immediately as the sound is coming out and say excuse me. LOL

cburton027
Oct 24, 2021 7:59 am

Well, there's more room outside of me than inside of me.

Past Member
Oct 31, 2021 7:33 pm

Me, stuffing my face with pizza: "Om nom nom"

Stig: "Dude, you really need to be chewing your food more"

Me: "More pizza, gimme gimme gimme!"

Stig: "As your stomach, I really must advise you that your current course of action may be to your detriment come tomorrow morning"

Me: "Moar pizzaaaaaaaa"

Stig: "Please, don't make me beg. The stomach nurse told you to take it easy with this stuff, to always chew thoroughly, not just shovel everything down. I know she did, I was there"

Me: "Whatevs, gimme another round of garlic bread while I'm on it"

All of the next day....



Me whimpering: "I just wanna diiiieeeee"

Stig: "SAY MY NAME, BITCH!"

 

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Moi
Nov 13, 2021 10:48 pm

That's my kind of humor... well, one of my kinds

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