I've had my stoma for about ten years. It was done for Crohn's, which was worse than not being able to make it to the toilet, which was extremely embarrassing, and periods of pain. In the last 7 years, I've had three hernia operations, which were unsuccessful. Now my surgeon wants to move the stoma site to the other side of my tummy and try to repair the hernia once again. The hernia is very big and is noticeable under clothing; I just make a joke of it. Six months now, I just knew who the father was! Anyway, I was hoping someone is going through this or knows someone who is. I'm quite anxious and only have a month until surgery in June.
Any advice would be great. You support each other, which is great, and I'm always learning more about being an ostomate. rythamolove (Jeff) Many Thanks

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