Hi Pintsize,
Thanks for responding so thoroughly. Your answers have been really helpful in explaining what it's like to actually live with an ostomy.
It's great that you're able to swim without any restrictions. Is it obvious that you've got an ostomy when you're wearing a swimsuit? Do you wear any special gear when you swim to keep it securely in place?
Also, where exactly do you recommend putting the stoma? Do you feel like the low position puts less pressure on it? The surgeon mentioned a 40-50% chance of eventual hernia, so I'm really trying to minimize the stress on it.
I've got a thin build, and my stomach always sticks out after meals. Do you ever have problems with a full stomach putting stress on the stoma? Are you careful to only eat small meals?
Thanks again.
Thanks for responding so thoroughly. Your answers have been really helpful in explaining what it's like to actually live with an ostomy.
It's great that you're able to swim without any restrictions. Is it obvious that you've got an ostomy when you're wearing a swimsuit? Do you wear any special gear when you swim to keep it securely in place?
Also, where exactly do you recommend putting the stoma? Do you feel like the low position puts less pressure on it? The surgeon mentioned a 40-50% chance of eventual hernia, so I'm really trying to minimize the stress on it.
I've got a thin build, and my stomach always sticks out after meals. Do you ever have problems with a full stomach putting stress on the stoma? Are you careful to only eat small meals?
Thanks again.