I had surgery on the 23rd of June. It went badly after popping another parastomal hernia the day after having the others repaired. Since the surgery, I have had sharp stinging pain around the base of my stoma, a weeping sinus opened up, and I have an extremely sore lump on my abdomen that feels like it may turn into another weeping sinus. Right then, my surgeon is away until the 27th of August, and I really need to get it checked urgently. Do I: A, see my GP who really doesn't have much of a clue about stomas; B, go to the emergency and have them assess it even though I hate taking up their time; or C, wait until my surgeon returns? I haven't got a clue what to do at the moment.

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