I was an avid golfer before I had my surgery and stoma. I played since I was 5 years old and I played a lot of tournament golf until this happened to me 2+ years ago. Has anyone here played with their stoma? I have a very small parastomal hernia and I routinely wear a belt with the hole for my bag to come out. I can make it as tight or loose as I choose. My surgeon has told me as long as I keep it very tight, I can't make the hernia worse. Needless to say, I'm very scared as I'm taking a trip this Friday and planning on golfing a few times. Help? Lolol

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