Dealing with Separated Stomach Muscles Post-Ileostomy

Hi all you lovely people.........

I had an ileostomy in August 2014, which had to be done again two weeks later. It has left me with my stomach muscle in two halves. Its not good as they have moved apart and left a 30/35mm section of skin between the two halves of muscle, this section of skin is very thin and becomes very sore as it seems to keep stretching...you can also see my intestines moving under the skin.

Has anyone else suffered this and if so what was done to rectify it, if anything?

Thanks in advance

Pete

I hate to say it, but this sounds like a question for the doctor (surgeon). While I don't think the skin itself would tear, the two halves of the muscle are getting farther apart and useless. He may have some suggestions for you, including possibly wearing a support belt to keep the skin from streatching any farther. I don't know if there is a second layer of muscle underneath that may be strengthened with some exercises. He may even suggest surgery to reattach the muscle halves. I would talk to him as soon as possible.

Thanks Dana........It seems I may be the only person with this as no one else has replied .

Pete, were they ever able to help you with this? I had a Hartman's procedure that left me with a colostomy March of 2025. I was cut from ribs to pelvic bone and side to side. My surgical site was stapled together, skin only, and ripped apart while still hospitalized for 20 days. I get the runaround when I ask my surgeon about it. I'm seeking a second opinion from a surgeon in a different hospital network. I sure hope you got relief from this. It beyond uncomfortable, has destroyed my self confidence and body image.