Reply to Beatles0826
Hi Beatles,
I also think your stoma looks perfectly normal. I'm no expert either, but I don't think it's unusual for the inside of your large bowel (that is what the surface of your stoma is) to not be perfectly smooth. Mine is not perfect either. Have the bumps always been there? If you are worried, you could check with your doctor to put your mind at rest. I'd ask him/her how you can access an ostomy nurse as well. Kudos to you for going it all alone this far! I'm glad you found this site, because there is a lot of knowledge and support here.
As far as the popcorn and celery goes, generally with a colostomy, you should be able to eat either, unless you have a lot of scar tissue in your bowel. It's usually people with ileostomies who can have problems passing certain foods. I ate everything under the sun when I had my colostomy, and I had no problems. I still do even with my ileostomy, I just need to remember to chew really well and keep hydrated. You owe it to yourself to try these foods, especially if you really miss them. Just try a small amount to start, and chew well to be extra careful.
You did mention that you have a burning sensation, so that still sounds like you could have an allergic reaction to something. Are you using other products, like barrier rings, or sprays? The only real way to find out is to eliminate a product for a while, try something new, and see how you react. There is usually some trial and error in the beginning, but it's worth it to find the right combination that works best for you and gives you comfort and security. Good luck!
Terry