Hi Bluebell, I also have a melon-sized hernia, and since I have had a chest infection this week, it is now even bigger - a watermelon - but I have a belt that I have to wear which has been specially made through the hospital. Your stoma nurse should have referred you to the Orthotic Dept. of your hospital. I agree that you are not given nearly enough help and aftercare, and had to get upset before they would do anything. My surgeon is very good though. I personally can't have a repair as I can't have any more surgery because of my heart, but the belt does help enormously. Make sure and get referred.
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