I am the owner of the world's most impossible ileostomy. For starters, the placement is abnormal due to my breast size. It constantly leaks; we're changing 2-3 times a day. I'm mentally exhausted. We've done y-tabs, crusting, and barrier extenders. I have used convex bags. I cannot use the belt; it's an immediate leak. I just feel so defeated. The skin on my abdomen is unrecognizable. Please tell me it gets better.

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Great site..I have had an colostomy over 30 years..and have been thru skin rash around my stoma,hernias(2), leaks, odor control , needed clothing suggestions and this site has helped me with recommendations and many ideas worked!
I wish it was around 30 years ago. Thank you everyone!