Hi, I had my transverse colostomy surgery 3 weeks ago following complications and sepsis from an initial bowel resection for a cancer diagnosis. I've noticed that my stoma is retracted as the skin around it has dipped instead of remaining curved like the other side of my abdomen. I find it more difficult to position my bag correctly because of this (I use a Salts convex) and wondered if anyone had tips. I also wondered about the low-fiber bland diet. I am a vegan used to a high-fiber diet, full of pulses and greens, and I'm worried about lack of nutrients on the low-fiber diet. I'll be having chemo once I've recovered from the 2 surgeries and want to be as strong as possible.

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