I am wondering if other women and men have had issues with their clothing once they had ileostomy surgery? I am a 34-year-old female, and when I had my ostomy surgery, the stoma was in a different place when I woke up than the mark that was made on me. It is lower, so the waistband on most of my dress pants goes right across the top of my stoma. Has anyone had any issues with this, and if so, could you please give me some ideas on how to correct this problem?
Thanks!

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