Dating Experiences With An Ostomy: Share Your Stories

txess

Oct 18, 2013 8:16 pm

If you're single with a bag or were single with a bag (but now paired, partnered, or married) what kind of dating experiences did you have when told a prospective romantic partner about your ostomy? How and when did you choose to disclose?

Let's get some interesting reading and discussions going about dating with an ostomy. Please chime in with your story!

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vulcanBMk2

Oct 19, 2013 10:40 am

There is already an Intimacy & Dating section in the Forums listings ...No point in duplication !

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txess

Oct 19, 2013 2:59 pm

I got excited when I saw you replied vulcanBMk2, I thought you had a dating story to tell, but nope, just a gripe. LOL

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OK, I'll move the post over to the other section. PS I'm joking with ya!

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vulcanBMk2

Oct 19, 2013 3:58 pm

No problem, txess! I could tell you dating stories that would make your hair curl... BUT!! I was younger in those days & didn't have a urostomy...

"Oh, bring back lost youth... bid time return..."

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txess

Oct 19, 2013 4:25 pm

Well darn vulcanBMk2,

Dating stories that will make my hair curl are right up my alley.

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Alas, pre-ostomy doesn't count, well at least not for the intent and purpose of the post. Those were the days, my friend...

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