You don't look like you have cancer.

  I don't have to use a bag but more often than not I need to wear depends.  Today, I didn't and went to pick up my two little ones from school.  I was nervous going to their school and as luck would have it pre-school was let out late.  I didn't think about it until I noticed the time and it was well past 10 minutes after and there was a long line of parents.  Right then I got the urge of having to go pee. Normally I would use a pee cup but it was in the truck and I was stuck. 

 I made it to the point of getting both of them without having a blow out but once we got home me trying to unbuckle the 4 year old prevented me from being able to hold it anymore.  Out it came and soaked my pants and shoes.  At least it wasn't in front of all the parents picking up their kids.  That would have been beyond embarrassing.  The school is aware of my condition but I doubt anyone else is.  I don't get "the looks" from many people outside a few of the teachers.

BRHMichigan said:

Ostomy placement

So interesting, K. My ostomy nurse told me jeans were wearable! She was quite positive. I wasn't really thinking straight pre-surgery, but I can wear regular jeans when I want. Tighter pants definitely have an effect on the 'flow,' but they are possible. I wear a size up sometimes. Shorts have been awesome with my broken hip. Oh, and I'm almost at my year anniversary for the surgery. I can honestly say that although there might be one messy day each month, fir the most part, my colostomy is a blessing.

So good to hear about you being ok with the ostomy placememt BRH.  Before my placement my ostomy nurse marked my jean mark just to make sure that the doctor placed the ostomy in the correct position.  

Kim