Recently, I had the distinct pleasure of engaging in a video shoot for Medtronic Interstim device for fecal incontinence. This video will serve to bolster Medtronic’s website for fecal incontinence by providing a real face, and story, to the issue. In coming to my hometown, Medtronic was able to interview me, my doctor, and my family, and capture the impacts on all of our lives from this phenomenal device.
After giving authorization, my family was included in the taping of this promotional video. In basing this video in reality, I thought it important to give the go ahead for my family to be portrayed. When trying to explain to my 6 year old daughter what the purpose of this video was, I found myself stumbling over concepts she may be too young to understand. When asked the question by my daughter, “Will this video be on TV for us to see?” I was able to give the easy answer of “No, it will be on the computer, on a website.” When asked the question by my daughter, “Will my friends be able to watch me?” I was able to answer, “Well it’s like an adult movie.” In summation, my daughter concluded, “Oh, OK, so we are making an adult movie for the computer website…cool, can’t wait to tell my teacher.”
UH Oh. Adult movie, computer website. I am seeing here that she requires more clarification. I show her my scar and proceed to tell her that the video is about “mommy’s surgery” and we will help tell others that need the surgery that they can get it and be happy and healthy families. Phew, bullet dodged. Although, frankly, sometimes talking about incontinence does have the same stigma as talking about “adult” movies.
Thanks for reading,
Lauren
