Some small wins that I wanted to celebrate
I emptied my bag in public for the first time yesterday! Almost a year into my ileostomy and I’ve weirdly never had to empty in public yet but after a long movie with theater snacks and about to head to dinner before a long drive home, I decided it was time. I know it probably sounds silly but it’s been very intimidating to me and anxiety inducing. But it went fine.
After that I treated myself to the first fat, juicy burger I’ve had in well over a year, maybe even two due to UC and my ostomy. I’ve stuck to mostly chicken and lean meats especially since surgery and was nervous about how something like that would digest but aside from maybe a little extra output, it was totally fine.
Just wanted to share something positive for once and I hope y’all are able to celebrate some small or big wins soon.