Golfing with a Parastomal Hernia: Seeking Advice

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jalrein
May 19, 2025 4:45 pm

I originally had an ileostomy for 3 years. Parastomal hernia and slight prolapsed stoma. Surgery to reverse, and now I have a colostomy. I am an avid golfer for 56 years. I wear a full belt while playing golf; however, I have another parastomal hernia. I use a Hollister convex wafer, and I have no leakage issues. My only problem is that it looks fair/bad. I know if I went back to my surgeon, he'd recommend another surgery. I just don't want to have another surgery, as I have had complications each time. Any golfers here have any other recommendations other than the full belts I wear?

Lollidolly
May 27, 2025 2:12 am

Perhaps wearing a full belt all the time to prevent further herniation? (No hope hernia support belts, for example.) Walking and abdominal core strengthening can also help. Maybe modified maternity clothing? My friend wears all maternity pants with her ile.

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