Holiday Giveaway #3
UPDATE: Winner announced
First of all, let me just say that I can’t believe we are just 9 days away from Christmas! It sneaks up on me every year and it’s always about this time that I realize just how much I have left to do before the big day gets here. But for now, here’s a little early Christmas present you can win!
This is my third and final giveaway for the holidays and this one goes out to all of my ostomy family out there! You guys are such an amazing group of people and I know all of us have been through a lot, so I wanted to take this week and giveaway and celebrate all of you.
In this giveaway you win:
- An item of your choice from Awestomy! They have a great selection of booty shorts, ostomy wraps for men and women and T-shirts, so go ahead and pick out your favorite piece!
- A bottle of Poo-Pourri’s Crap Shooter toilet bowl spray. If you haven’t already seen their “Girls Don’t Poop” commercial, you really should.
To enter to win this set:
1. Leave a comment on this post sharing something that has changed for the good in your life since getting your ostomy.
AND
2. Like The Stolen Colon on Facebook and change your status to say, “Give your stoma something fancy to wear with the Stolen Colon giveaway: http://wp.me/p38Zaz-zT”
*You must complete both items above
*You must tag The Stolen Colon and include a link to this blog post.
*I’m sorry, but I cannot ship outside the Continental U.S.
*All entries must be complete by 11:59PM on Thursday, December 19th
You can enter until the end of the day on Thursday and I will announce the winner Friday afternoon.
I know living with an ostomy is not always easy, but I also know that having one has changed many people’s lives for the positive. For me, there have been many changes, but one of the most important for me has been the ability to compete in a triathlon and two half-marathons. There’s no way I would have ever been able to do that before getting my ostomy. What has having an ostomy done for you?
A big thank you to Awestomy! for being a sponsor of this giveaway!
8 Comments
My ostomy has given me more things than taken away. I have now been able to go back to school and not have to worry about finding a bathroom. Food is no longer the enemy and spicy foods can now be enjoyed. I wouldn’t go back to my J-Pouch, I love my ostomy. Stella the stoma has been the best thing that has happened to me. No colon, still roll’n.
December 16, 2013 at 2:21 pmSomething that has change for me for good is my attitude regarding wearing a bag. My grandpa wore a bag and I swore I’d commit suicide if I ever had to wear one. Well…now I wear one and I am so proud to! I feel ashamed of my old attitude!
December 16, 2013 at 2:28 pmI’m Anna. I have suffered from Crohn’s disease for a number of years. I had my ostomy surgery a year and a half ago, and I still stand by it being one of the best decisions I’ve ever made in my life. I feel good. And… this has allowed me to be a light to others who needs motivation to get back in the game of life after ostomy surgery. Mine was elective, but many are not, and it’s heartbreaking to me seeing people go through that. Let’s band together and show that you can have a wonderful, even better than you imagined, life with an ostomy. 🙂
December 17, 2013 at 3:58 pmI got my ileostomy about a month ago & though I have been sore & had a few hard days it is nothing compared to the relief I feel! I am able to go places again! For about 3 months I could not go anywhere. I was getting depressed because my son just started preschool in August & I was missing his soccer games, practices… everything. Now I am able to stay for his parties & hopeful to get to go on his next field trip! When I got diagnosed with Crohn’s at age 19 in January 2011 I was always worried I would eventually have to have this surgery & never wanted it. But, about 2 months ago I got so miserable, I was ready & would do about anything to get my life back! I hope to keep seeing improvement & can’t wait to be healed! I have had a hard time adjusting, but finding these websites, blogs, cute covers & clothes make it so much easier. 🙂
December 18, 2013 at 9:42 pmSince having my colostomy surgery in 2010, I found my advocacy voice and it has opened a world I never knew existed. It has given me my lie back and every day I am thankful as I reminded of how close to death I was and now I get to hug and kiss my daughter before she goes to bed and when she wakes up. I have gone ziplining, snorkeling, swimming, hiking, traveled all while an ostomate. But the most amazing thing that has happened since surgery was the people I have met. It is so amazing that all my life I went by and would have never interacted with many of my new friends.
December 19, 2013 at 12:27 pmI received my ileostomy almost 2 years ago. It was supposed to be temporary, but after experiencing life without the pain, or being chained to a toilet I decided to keep my ileo. It has allowed me to be able to go watch my kids activities, take a road trip, and currently I am in nursing school with the end goal of becoming a WOCN!
December 19, 2013 at 7:46 pmI have had Crohn’s for 36 years! My ostomy saved my life. There really aren’t any other options, so I have learned to accept it! I have a fabulous husband who has never been bothered by it, and has always been my best cheerleader! My 2 children are wonderful as well, and have seen me empty more times than I can count–and they aren’t grossed out by it! Lol. Yes, it definitely has it’s ups and downs, but without it life would be all downs….not an option. Merry Christmas to all of my ostomates. Diane
December 19, 2013 at 8:12 pmI suffered with Crohn’s disease for 14 years and I have definitely experienced more downs than ups with this disease. I developed an EC fistula at my belly button this past summer that forced me to agree to surgery. Surgery was something that had been a strong suggestion from both my GI doc and colon/rectal surgeon for years and I always said “NO”, fearing my life would change too much. Now that I have a permanent ileostomy, I realize that my life has indeed changed, but only for the better. I’m a 35 year old woman that felt like I was living in an 85 year old woman’s body, but now, I feel like I’m 21! I have energy like never before, I have a real appetite, I have gained weight, and according to my doc I’ll never have to take Crohn’s meds ever again (and I was once up to 23 pills a day!). I have even started a blog, and share my story whenever I get a chance. I thought the life of an ostomate meant embarrassment, shame, looks of pity, etc but if folks are talking, let them talk. Hopefully they’re saying how my life is a testament of God’s mercy and divine grace. My outlook on life has been forever changed.
December 19, 2013 at 11:10 pm