Funny story, well, I thought it was funny. I ran out of Boost, so I drove to Walmart to pick up a few cases, and brought the mother in law so she could shop. Wouldn't you know it, the minute I got out of the car I had bad cramps, but no problem, I carry a weeks supply of items and meds in my bag. I bolt to the bathroom (I always use the one at the back of the store, it's much quieter, or so I thought). I run into the stall, noticing a few employees in those god awful blue smocks they have to wear, and a few customers. Thankfully, the hook was actually on the back of the door (most times they're broken off). I hang my bag, and prepare my supplies (the water syringe to flush the tube, the catheter, lube, tape and gauze to cover my stoma after I'm done). I never really noticed, but the sounds I make must seem really weird to others. As soon as they heard the tape being ripped, I started hearing whispers, which increased when I intubated. I had so much gas it sounded like a trumpet! I've never heard it come out so fast, and in a public bathroom, it echoes! By the time I was finished the whispering was now even louder. I could only make out "what's that guy doing in there?". I burst out of the stall (strictly for dramatic effect!) to see the small crowd that had gathered just staring at me with the most preplexed look on their faces, it was priceless! I just smiled and said "ahhhhh, that's better, thank god for tubes and lube", you should have seen their faces! It was SO funny, I had to walk out, I couldn't stop laughing. I waited for a few minutes for the crowd to clear before returning to wash my hands, and what do I see? Two of the men were actually looking in the stall I used, looking for evidence I guess? They see me again, and run out of the bathroom, what morons! Having a K pouch isn't so bad after all!, that was hysterical! I should have walked out with my catheter still inserted, that would have really freaked them out!!! Lol!!!!!
Cheers,
Eric
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