My grandpa has had a colostomy bag for years now, and I recently moved into his house to help him with upkeep, but to also keep an eye on him as well (he's very independent and he likes to assert his independence, also very hard-headed). He recently came to accept the fact that he is type II diabetic and has been for quite some time, many years. He was in denial up to this point and refused to seek medical attention for many years. By now, his feet/legs are in such bad shape I believe he knows that if he seeks medical attention at this point they will probably amputate both his legs and he doesn't want that to happen, so he is still refusing treatment. He has started taking cinnamon supplements and slightly changed his diet, but it is still very poor. Obviously, I know this will not be enough to reverse or stop the damage caused, however, I'm wondering if the smell that comes from his bag is normal or if I should be worried due to the smell. This is an ungodly smell. I have never smelled anything like it in my life. It doesn't smell like any stool I've ever smelled before, the only way I can describe it is that it smells like death. It smells like his insides are rotting. The smell is very strong and foul and fills the entire house up very fast and lingers for what seems like forever. Now, I have no experience with ostomy bags in any way, so for all I know, this could be normal for someone who has had a colostomy, but I just need to make sure, and if this is not normal, I would definitely like some advice on what to look for that might indicate that there may be a problem. Any and all advice or information is greatly appreciated. Thank you all.
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