Stomal Hernia Surgery: Is It Worth the Risk?

Hi, has anyone had any success with surgery for a stomal hernia? Is it worth taking the risk?

I've always been told it's never a good idea to have surgery, so unless it is needed, try to live with it.

Yes, I have a colostomy. I have had two; the first repair lasted less than a year. The second one I had repaired in 2004, and it is still holding. There is no longer a large grapefruit-sized bulge. The second one was done by a surgeon who had done the procedure before. My bags were no longer sticking after just a few hours, and it was painful; it felt like a large brick hanging off my side.

G-Day Ozzie, I can't believe what Cplumber said about not having any surgery. I got a parastomal hernia over a year ago now, and no matter what people say, they will only get bigger if you do nothing about it. As soon as I was diagnosed with mine, I went to see the surgeon right away and had the operation within a couple of weeks. I am now in 100% better condition than I was and as fit as I can be for 77. Regards, IGGIE

Thanks for that info! I set my mind to losing weight this year by eating better and exercising. Working so far, down 65 pounds, but now all I can "see" in the mirror is that huge bulge around my stoma. Maybe it's worth investigating a fix...

My Ostomy Journey: LeeAnne | Hollister

G-Day Downtown, go check it out, mate. They never get better, and they look crap. Regards, IGGIE

Thanks IGGIE, I'm going to do just that!

Thank you, everyone, for your replies. I think it's worth consulting with the surgeon to get an opinion. I don't really want to live with it forever. Thank you to everyone for the support and guidance in this group.