Hi all. I'm a bit lost and disillusioned at present. I had a sudden ileostomy last March after being sent home from work feeling sick. I ended up in a coma with sepsis. Blood clots had caused my bowel to perforate. Four operations later, I came around in ICU extremely lucky to be alive. Since then, I've always had trouble getting bags to stick. Despite trying many different ways and products, none have ever been consistent in use. I have now started bleeding a lot from where the stoma protrudes through the skin. This is extremely painful and is making it even harder for me to get bags to stick. I have been back to the hospital numerous times but never seem to get anywhere. I am currently using stoma powder to try and dry the 'moat' of blood surrounding the stoma. Does anyone have any advice on how I can help this wound heal while still wearing a bag? I appreciate any help.

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