Thanks Sharon. Yes, the thought of insisting they watch me demo how to evacuate did cross my mind. Had it not been so close to take off time I might have at least gotten their cards. I always get patted down due to three artificial joints and occasionally asked to turn down my jeans a bit. But never have I been asked to expose my stoma--not even when traveling with a leg bag and catheter taped to my body--and I felt violated, that they had crossed the line. Never have I had people not listen to my explanation in lieu of them not knowing what a bag is. Afterwards they blamed it on the folded over tissue!! Mind you, I'm in my 70s and this was Madison Wisc!!
Yes I concur normally it's post 9/11 traveling, being out and about and trying to live normal lives. No prob.
I am always prepared with remarks about the catheter being exposed, but have never needed to use them. Up your nose buddy is a good one and will keep it in mind. Please add, afterwards, that it had just been in the poop hole. Thanks as always, Janet