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Posted: 2/15/2016 7:35:39 PM EDT
Won't really be able to carry for a few months after surgery. Do you think chucking the bag at an assailant is sufficient or do I need to think of a different self defense method?

Just an update for those who are interested. Everything went well in short.

I got to the hospital at about 1200 yesterday having not eaten since Sunday evening. Waited around for a bit then I was in the OR by about 1330, knocked me out by about 1400 for what was supposed to be a 3.5 hour surgery. Ended up taking 6 hours.

My parents who were waiting for me were never informed about the delay either. You can imagine that made people a bit anxious. Apparently the hold up happened because I have a very small pelvis, even for a guy, so that made space tight to work in. The surgeon have another surgeon come down to assist. Then it got more fun. While trying to separate my colon from my stomach, they accidentally nicked my stomach with the cauterization knife, so another specialist was called in to make sure that was fixed properly.

Other than that everything went well. I'm in very little pain, the dilauded takes care of that, even if that's all it does for me. So it looks like in 6-8 weeks, I'll come back in for another surgery to have the natural line attached and I'll be bag free! POOP THREAD!
Link Posted: 2/15/2016 7:36:23 PM EDT
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Why?
Link Posted: 2/15/2016 7:37:05 PM EDT
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Can you live without your :?
Link Posted: 2/15/2016 7:37:40 PM EDT
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sucks
Link Posted: 2/15/2016 7:37:58 PM EDT
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Only effective as a rape deterrent.

Good luck with the surgery.
Link Posted: 2/15/2016 7:40:32 PM EDT
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I understand not wearing a belt etc, but get a pocket gun or a shoulder rig.
Link Posted: 2/15/2016 7:41:07 PM EDT
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What happen that will cause you to lose your colon op? Is it a permanent bag or will they be able to hook you back up later on down the road?





I've got a bag in my future as well so I'm curious. They told me I was going to be on a bag before and ended up taking 16 inches of colon out but they were able to hook me back up. I think I gave the doctor extra motivation when I told him if he couldn't hook me back up I didn't want to wake up lol. Must have been the pain killers talking



you should consider pocket carry with something like an LCP or glock 43. Cargo pants ftw


 
Link Posted: 2/15/2016 7:41:39 PM EDT
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Link Posted: 2/15/2016 7:45:01 PM EDT
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best of luck to you!
Link Posted: 2/15/2016 7:47:46 PM EDT
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Best of luck with your surgery.   I lost 12 inches of mine.  Was just laid up for a few weeks.   Hope that all goes well for you.
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For laughs.






And so I don't get cancer. Which I would have a very high chance of if I left it in.
Link Posted: 2/15/2016 7:51:16 PM EDT
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Shit, I forgot to ask!
Link Posted: 2/15/2016 7:52:18 PM EDT
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What happen that will cause you to lose your colon op? Is it a permanent bag or will they be able to hook you back up later on down the road?

I've got a bag in my future as well so I'm curious. They told me I was going to be on a bag before and ended up taking 16 inches of colon out but they were able to hook me back up. I think I gave the doctor extra motivation when I told him if he couldn't hook me back up I didn't want to wake up lol. Must have been the pain killers talking

you should consider pocket carry with something like an LCP or glock 43. Cargo pants ftw
 
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Ulcerative colitis, and they should be able to hook me back up in a few months.
Link Posted: 2/15/2016 7:53:10 PM EDT
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Yikes.

Best wishes.

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For laughs.






And so I don't get cancer. Which I would have a very high chance of if I left it in.
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For laughs.






And so I don't get cancer. Which I would have a very high chance of if I left it in.


I didn't mean why have surgery. I meant why is carrying not possible.  Sorry to offend in this tough time. Sincerely best of luck.
Link Posted: 2/15/2016 7:58:15 PM EDT
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What happen that will cause you to lose your colon op? Is it a permanent bag or will they be able to hook you back up later on down the road?



I've got a bag in my future as well so I'm curious. They told me I was going to be on a bag before and ended up taking 16 inches of colon out but they were able to hook me back up. I think I gave the doctor extra motivation when I told him if he couldn't hook me back up I didn't want to wake up lol. Must have been the pain killers talking



you should consider pocket carry with something like an LCP or glock 43. Cargo pants ftw

 





Ulcerative colitis, and they should be able to hook me back up in a few months.
Best of luck to you OP. The surgery isn't that bad and you'll be back on your feet sooner then you think.

 
Link Posted: 2/15/2016 8:00:13 PM EDT
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I didn't mean why have surgery. I meant why is carrying not possible.  Sorry to offend in this tough time. Sincerely best of luck.
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For laughs.






And so I don't get cancer. Which I would have a very high chance of if I left it in.


I didn't mean why have surgery. I meant why is carrying not possible.  Sorry to offend in this tough time. Sincerely best of luck.


Oh, I wasn't offended. I don't know if carrying is or isn't possible actually. I was just trying to be funny. I'm not worried if I can't carry for a few months
Link Posted: 2/15/2016 8:02:14 PM EDT
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Good luck tomorrow Retgarr
Link Posted: 2/15/2016 8:03:37 PM EDT
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and don't forget when people ask you where the scar came from to tell them it's the c-section scar from when you were still a women. Always good for a laugh
Link Posted: 2/15/2016 8:05:25 PM EDT
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Wait, so after you will have a ;?
 
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Same question, are they taking the : or just ;?
Link Posted: 2/15/2016 8:10:25 PM EDT
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God speed on your recovery.
Link Posted: 2/15/2016 8:11:09 PM EDT
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Yikes. Good luck. The thought of surgery freaks me out.
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Same question, are they taking the : or just ;?
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Same question, are they taking the : or just ;?


The whole damn thing.

I won't be able to see superhero movie sequels anymore.
Link Posted: 2/15/2016 8:16:02 PM EDT
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Guess you'll have a ; soon...
Link Posted: 2/15/2016 8:21:22 PM EDT
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A good buddy of mine had to wear the bag.   He was told to stay away from gassy foods.

A story from another guy who worked in the construction field.   Had to wear a bag.   He was the 'but' of many jokes.   After he had the bag removed.   He didn't tell anyone, and during the lunch.   (He had taped a bag of chocolate pudding to his stomach) he opened up the bag and started digging in with a spoon.   Really freaked the guys out.  

Seriously though.  Good luck.
Link Posted: 2/15/2016 8:25:41 PM EDT
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Good luck man. Hope everything goes well for you.
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A good buddy of mine had to wear the bag.   He was told to stay away from gassy foods.

A story from another guy who worked in the construction field.   Had to wear a bag.   He was the 'but' of many jokes.   After he had the bag removed.   He didn't tell anyone, and during the lunch.   (He had taped a bag of chocolate pudding to his stomach) he opened up the bag and started digging in with a spoon.   Really freaked the guys out.  

Seriously though.  Good luck.
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AWESOME!

There really are a lot of jokes that can be had with this whole situation.
Link Posted: 2/15/2016 8:29:52 PM EDT
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Good luck, man.
Link Posted: 2/15/2016 8:57:33 PM EDT
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Link Posted: 2/15/2016 9:02:47 PM EDT
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Good luck!
Link Posted: 2/15/2016 9:05:09 PM EDT
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Hello silver lining!
Link Posted: 2/15/2016 9:08:17 PM EDT
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Good luck buddy
Link Posted: 2/15/2016 9:08:23 PM EDT
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you still have a few months to get away with carrying in jacket pockets, good luck.
Link Posted: 2/15/2016 9:14:31 PM EDT
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Went thru something similar. Had to have a good amount of intestines and other innards removed because of cancer. It was several months before I could carry IWB so I used a shoulder holster instead.
Link Posted: 2/15/2016 9:57:25 PM EDT
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"Hey Amigos, before you rob me, can you help me burp my bag? Thanks."
Link Posted: 2/15/2016 9:58:18 PM EDT
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Hook a supersoaker rig up to that bag
Link Posted: 2/15/2016 9:59:07 PM EDT
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Sorry.
Link Posted: 2/15/2016 10:01:32 PM EDT
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Poop Thread!


PS: Only because no one said it yet. Good luck on your recovery!
Link Posted: 2/15/2016 10:16:09 PM EDT
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Too bad it's not your apostrophe that is being taken, many here pass them out like candy.
Good luck with the procedure and get well soon.




Link Posted: 2/15/2016 10:18:56 PM EDT
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Yeah, I thought he was being neutered tomorrow.


TC
Link Posted: 2/15/2016 10:23:38 PM EDT
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Best of luck to you OP.
God's speed.
Link Posted: 2/15/2016 10:31:06 PM EDT
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There would have been a time when I would be making jokes... however now, I seem to also be having issues 'down there'.  I'm only 38 f'in years old and in good shape otherwise  I fear, and stress about the future.  Good luck man.  Thoughts and prayers....
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And maybe lose a few #### in the process.

Good luck, OP.
Link Posted: 2/15/2016 10:41:06 PM EDT
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I have a friend who went through that. Lost about 50 lbs, then months later it was reattached. He called me and we went out for Mexican food and margaritas.  

Best of luck to you and the OP.
Link Posted: 2/15/2016 10:42:27 PM EDT
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I lost 18 inches in 06, got hooked up fairly soon thereafter.
carried a snub in an ankle holster.

Good luck and best wishes.
Link Posted: 2/15/2016 10:43:18 PM EDT
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Good luck, I hope your recovery goes smoothly.
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There would have been a time when I would be making jokes... however now, I seem to also be having issues 'down there'.  I'm only 38 f'in years old and in good shape otherwise  I fear, and stress about the future.  Good luck man.  Thoughts and prayers....
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I've been having issues since I was 19, if you can't joke about it you'll just be miserable.

 
Link Posted: 2/15/2016 10:44:28 PM EDT
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Hello silver lining!
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Seriously, a colostomy bag is the best CCW cover possible.

You can "sympathy shame" the hell out of anyone that questions you.



Hello silver lining!

Duct tape a Glock to your belly under poop bag.
Link Posted: 2/15/2016 10:45:29 PM EDT
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Bummer.  My uncle had colon cancer and had the surgery where they remove it and sew up the butthole.

It was either lose his asshole or die of cancer.  Considering he's still alive, I'd say he made the right call.

Good luck, OP!
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There would have been a time when I would be making jokes... however now, I seem to also be having issues 'down there'.  I'm only 38 f'in years old and in good shape otherwise  I fear, and stress about the future.  Good luck man.  Thoughts and prayers....
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Suck it up buttercup, I'm 29!
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