Stomach Rumbles at Son's Final Home Game

Well, I just got in from watching my son's very last basketball home game. They won and will now head into the quarterfinals. Wish us luck, please. Justin is graduating in June from grade 12. Where has the time gone?

I was sitting in the stands and heard lots of gurgle gurgle sounds coming from my appliance. The lady beside me said, "Wow, you should get something to eat, ha ha ha." I just smiled and said that I should...

Have a great evening, my friends.

Take care,

Dee

lol yeah ...had that happen too ...take care moozaaaa

When my ileostomy starts talking I use the same excuse. I better go get something to eat. It doesn't happen often, but invariably it's on a crowded elevator.

If your ileo starts making embarrassing noises while you're in a crowded space, take your cell phone or iPod out of your pants pocket, look at it, and say, "Time to recharge!" If that doesn't work, look at the next fellow over and suggest in a kind voice that he get something to eat. The Artful Dodger would be proud of you.

Just look at the person next to you and say nothing that will get him to think, hahaha. Or carry some change and start wiggling it; I have done that. Be good. .....Sharon

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I throw my stomach under the bus too - and tell people that I'm just hungry or I just ate LMSO - there are some funny and helpful tips, guys - I think I'll use them just for a changeup.

tess wats lmso ??? larf My Sausage off !!! hahah i have noo idea xxxxxx hey tessy x:)

ON YA SHARRON WOOHOOO LIKE XX

Hey Addie!!! LMSO = Laughing my stoma off, I can't use LMAO because I don't have an ass anymore. I lost it along with the girls when I lost all the weight. And I thought we should have a catchphrase that's personal to us Ostie's... Laughing my Sausage off would be a good saying for guys. LOL xoxo right back at ya.

Telling people that I need to eat is my favorite quote when Alfie starts to make his gurgling noises; works a treat, lol. None the wiser, folks. Take care, all.

I wish mine made gurgle noises. Mine makes farting sounds. Probably because I have a colostomy, not the ileostomy. Oh well, no matter what tunes come out of our stoma, we could get a laugh about it. Gotta have a sense of humor!

Yep, colostomy, you fart like the rest of the world. LOL. I copped one in the back of the head at my assoc. Hahaha, sitting down having a cup of tea and this poor bloke farts right at the back of me. He kept walking like, "Oh, did I do that? Oh hell, Barry, you did." I was laughing so much, just like when a kid farts and they all crack up. LOL. Cheers. Oh, my nan's quote, "Better out than in." There was more, but that will do until later. See ya. Hahahaha.

I am currently experiencing the same issue. I was in the lawyer's office and Helga the Horrible started talking. And when she talks, she uses many sounds. I get high-pitched squeaks to low bass-sounding grrrs! It was so embarrassing I almost cried. But my hubby laughed and said let her talk, and the lawyer was beside himself laughing. I felt less self-conscious about it and actually laughed myself. Hope you can find some relief or at least laughter in the situation.

That's so funny.... I'm so glad that I'm not alone, but with all the wonderful feedback, now I'm thinking, "Umm, the next time I'm sitting by someone with the same gurgle sounds, do they have an ileostomy or colostomy?" Ha ha ha.

It is really nice to find out you are not alone in this area, and laughing about it makes it better for me. Yes, it is quite embarrassing, but it makes for a good story to make friends and family more comfortable with the situation. At least it does for my family. And I am starting to get a fairly decent sense of humor about it. My hubby was just so shocked when we found out about my surgery, but after a couple of months, he became comfortable enough to make the following joke: he told me that once I get my stoma and bag, we were going to become bank robbers and instead of guns, I would just hold my bag and threaten to open it. He dubbed us the Ostomy Bandits. I told him that wasn't funny. So I told a joke of my own, we found out that I have polyps in my stomach and may have to have another surgery, so I told him: If I have to have surgery again, maybe I could get all plastic plumbing and just take some Rid X (you know the stuff for septic tanks) and Drano as needed to keep me running smoothly. He said that wasn't funny at all. I thought it was though. Hope everyone has a great day, because I totally am.

Love the bank robber joke - people who know about Stefan the stoma have heard me threaten to bring down a shitstorm on them or get them into deep shit - there is all kinds of humor, some dark. I had the nurses in stitches in the hospital - laughter is the best medicine - and when Stefan really gets going along with my stomach, it's like a band concert - alto and bass.

Oh how funny! I never would have thought of a shit storm! I have a really off-kilter sense of humor. But, it keeps me from caving in to the deep darkness of depression. As for talking, Helga is mostly talkative at night and she gets so loud that she wakes my husband up. I tried smothering her with a pillow two nights in a row, and threatened to wrap a rubber band around her, but she got louder, like she was taunting me. It was a very long night. Thankfully, today she is quiet and I can take a nap. Hope you are having an amazing day. Mandy

Yeah, Stefan can be very loud at night as well, and of course, the stomach has to help. Stefan and I have had many an argument and have broken up so many times, only I can't pack his stuff and throw him out the door. LMSO (laughing my stoma off) - hope you have a great day as well.

Hey tess45, thanks for commenting. LMSO...that is so funny, you are very creative. I am just now learning some of the texting lingo; it took me until just a couple of months ago to figure out what LMAO meant, even then I had to ask a friend. I got my answer but was laughed at. It's all good though. My day is truly awesome today. The sun is shining, not a cloud in the sky, and it is a wonderful 78 degrees. I feel amazing today since I have not had to have my chemo treatments for a couple of weeks, I have been feeling awesome. Next week, however, is my chemo treatment and I will be down for a few days...but not for long. I get my awesome party wigs next week as well, so excited. I have my pretty wig for my more serious or appointment with lawyer days and my party wigs (blue, green, purple, and lavender) are for my feeling funky great days. Hoping everyone is having an awesomely fantastical day today.

That is funny; that has happened to me in the doctor's office, everyone just looks. LOL.

Hi all, I just went for a DEXA scan for my osteoporosis, and when I laid down to be scanned, my stoma started to toot. So, I looked at the technician, who was a blonde-haired, blue-eyed beauty, and I said, "I have an ostomy," but she just kinda giggled and started the scan.
Ron

Hey Reefus, post pics of the new wigs - I would love to see the lavender one - purple is my favorite color.

Hey tess45, I will be posting pictures really soon. My camera has messed up, and my phone camera takes really crappy pics. My favorite color is purple too. I have been wearing my bright purple wig to town and shopping... people get a kick out of it. It makes them smile, so that makes me happy. Hope you have an awesome weekend!

Woohoo, actually green is my favorite, or red, I can't choose, Reefus. You're a bloody champion, Shelia, yep. I bow my head to your courage. I know you might not think so, like many, but jeez, you've been to hell, and I think you would be somebody I would want around :) Cheers, hope those wigs don't itch :)))))))) Moozeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

Hi Reefus, just want to say you're a very courageous lady. Loved to see your colorful wigs. TC, hun. Ambies

Thank you, Ambies. I owe my courage and strength to everyone that I surround myself with, either in person or online. I only hang with or chat or blog with sincere, honest, and uplifting people. I cleared the drama out of my life about 3 years ago and got on a good path in life. We don't have anybody coming over to hang out or anything, but all the drama and fighting and backstabbing are gone. My life is grand because of the awesome and amazing people that support and understand me. So, I would like to personally say thank you to you, Ambies, you are awesome in my book. And to Mooza, you are super amazing, your encouraging words and blogs and entertaining Facebook entries crack me up and keep me laughing all day. The wigs are actually working out for me, all except the blue one. That was so disappointing. All the hair is falling out. But, I do have the other ones that I am rocking pretty gosh darn good. You don't know how much I appreciate reading everything you post anywhere. I would love to hang out with you, you are an inspiration to me with all your travels and just being you. Rock on, Chicky, and I will gladly be your cheerleader and sidekick. I most definitely hope you are feeling better with your hernias and Crohn's.

Awww Reefus, it's my pleasure. I have followed your progress in your blogs, and I think you're an amazing lady. There are times when I have found comfort in this site and from some lovely people. It's good to talk and vent about anything that's troubling us from time to time. I myself didn't know what I did before I found this site and have made lots of friends, including you. I send my happy thoughts and prayers out to you and everyone, hoping that we all keep our heads above water from the trials we go through. Hope you're having a peaceful day. Take care, ambies.

Ambies... I completely agree with you about this site. It is absolutely full of support and wonderful people who are going through the same things I am. It is so wonderful to know that people have gone on and have very fun and exciting, or at least comfortable lives. I went into this arming myself and my family with knowledge. I think that is what helped me the most. I was scared, mad, and confused and had no control. I do NOT like not having control, especially of my own life and health. I am trudging along though and keeping my head held high. Although the last few days have not been good for me. I hope you have an amazing day full of greatness, Ambies.

I am embarrassed when it starts making noises. I feel like I could go hide. Is there any meds or something
else we can do to stop that noise it makes?