Hello! I recently had my ileostomy reversed and I am recovering from the surgery. I have noticed that the outer part of the hole seems to be getting bigger and bigger. The inside is holding fine but the outside is getting wider. Has anyone encountered this? Is it normal? My 2 week check up isn't for another 5 days and I want to make sure that I dont have to got to the hospital or anything. Also I am no longer in pain when changing the dressing. Does this mean it's not healing well? My main concern is the size of the hole

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