04/03/2026
Mad Melodie here with a special announcement. After 31 years with my ostomy, I was asked to do a video shoot with the Calgary Ostomy Society for Ostomy Canada. So exciting.
Teri being my supportive sister for most of those 31 years, to be fair she was 4 when I got my pouch, not like she had any choice about being supportive ๐, but after 31 years she is still here, helping where she can. So figured she deserves to be in the shoot too. Our families go through so much with our ostomies. The hospital visits, test, problems, highs, lows, they are there mentally, emotionally and physically. I believe our support people deserve to come out and have fun, enjoy the peaceful part of having an ostomy.
Nephrostomy tubes didn't stop me from participating in this awesome video shoot.
Yes, I should have dressed better but it was cold, and I was in pain and not happy. So I did my best. Next time will be better, hopefully.
Here is to 50 more years with my ostomy, minus nephrostomy tubes if I can help it.
On March 1, 2026, members of the ostomy community in Calgary came together for a video shoot, challenging stereotypes and celebrating identity as part of Ostomy Canada Societyโs national awareness campaign highlighting life beyond an ostomy.