Scorecard

So, like every week for one reason or another, I found myself sitting in my doctor's office waiting for the verdict on this round of symptoms. It's not like my PCP can do a whole lot- but sometimes I need the comfort of a regular family practitioner; as I suspected, his only idea was to order a round of labs and follow up with my GI and Colorectal Surgeon. I made it down to the lab and donated my standard 4 vials and got to do something new! gave a "on the spot" stool sample. The lab techs informed me that I could bring the sample back anytime this week because not all individuals were comfortable doing it right then! and right there! I told them that it was no big deal, to point me in the direction of the bathroom, and I would be out in a minute. I got a very confused look and decided to explain- that I have an ileostomy and giving a sample would only consist of opening my bag and sticking the Popsicle stick inside. Their response made my day, "we never would have known- you look like you are totally healthy. unbelievable that you have that!" 

Ostomy Prejudice: 0, Maternity Clothes: 1