I've had my stoma for many years now, and it has changed my life for the better as not having to rush to the toilet and having accidents, which were extremely embarrassing. I feel more in control and the Crohn's is under control. The only problem I've had is recurring hernias around the stoma site. I've had three repair operations but a couple of months later they're back and get very large, to the state others notice them, so I just make a joke and say not bad for only six months. I just wish I knew who the father is! But joking aside, I'm due to have more surgery next month, June. But this time I'm having the stoma moved to the other side of my tummy and then try to repair the hernia. I just want to know if anyone has had a similar operation, as I'm extremely anxious that after having the surgery another hernia will occur around the new stoma site and where my old stoma was a hernia will also appear. Any advice would be great, as I get a lot of inspiration from you guys and what you've been through. - rythamoflove
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