Reasons to Be Thankful for My Stoma This Thanksgiving

I've been pretty indifferent towards my stoma, but with Thanksgiving coming up, I thought I'd try to think of all the reasons why I should be thankful for having it. Feel free to add why you're thankful for yours in the comments.



Not pooping 20 times a day anymore, hair that doesn't fall out, going to college, being able to wear cute undies, being able to eat, not being 93 pounds, pants that don't fall down, no more meds, having energy, being able to travel, no more anorexic looks from people, not being able to see ribs, no more joint pain, going to Disney World, hiking, swimming, playing with my dogs, shopping for hours and not needing to find a bathroom, having atomic farts (yes, I'm thankful...sometimes), not being cold all the time, and most of all, being alive.



I may not totally like having a stoma, but it has let me do things I never thought I would be able to do again. So cheers, Mr. Stomer!

Hey lemon,

It's great to see you reflecting on the positives this Thanksgiving. You're definitely in the right place to find plenty of support from our large community here. We all have our ups and downs, but sharing these moments can really help.

It sounds like your stoma has given you a new lease on life, allowing you to enjoy things that were once difficult. I can relate to the freedom of not constantly searching for a bathroom and having the energy to do the things I love. It's amazing how something that seems like a challenge at first can turn into a blessing in disguise.

Congrats on being part of this community! You'll find lots of support, information, and some really cool people who understand what you're going through. Keep sharing your journey, and you'll see how much we can all learn from each other.

What a wonderful post Lemon!! Yes you remind us of what having a stoma allows us to do. We should all be so thankful for improving the quality of our lives. Thanks for the timely reminder! And a very Happy Thanksgiving to everyone this week! Take good care, Colm

Hello Lemon,Thanks for sharing your positivity. As dandare says, it is a good reminder not only of what we have but some of the negative things we've thankfully lost. So it's perhaps most appropriate at 'thanksgiving'. (although I don't think thanksgiving is a celebration I've come across in the UK.- If it's a religious thing then that'll be the reason I'm not familiar with it.) Not that I don't think we should give thanks once in while it helps to put us in a positive frame of mind - as your post has done! Best wishes Bill

Hi Lemon, I agree with trying to be thankful for the stoma. When I get depressed about it, I just remind myself of what I went through before the surgery. And this is much better. No more pain, no more strain, no more blood. It's just good to be alive. Happy Thanksgiving! Donna

Hi Lemon, thanks for the reminder. No doctor visits other than my annual, no more prednisone, and it's hunting season here in Michigan. I'm glad I can get out in the woods and enjoy nature and the camaraderie of my brothers.
Ron

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