It's been 8 weeks since my ileostomy surgery. Over the past weeks, I've been feeling a more and more severe uncomfortable sensation of "skin irritation" from my ostomy appliance soon after I change it, mostly from the adhesive (I think) from the wafer and additional curve strips I use to secure the wafer. It's very uncomfortable whenever I take even the slightest movement. What's peculiar though is that, when I change it, I don't see any evidence of irritation, wounds, or allergic changes anywhere on the skin, but once I take the old appliance off, the irritating feeling is relieved. Any thoughts or suggestions? Thanks in advance!

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