Just wondering how long you wait before having the stoma shortened!
Hermit
Dec 12, 2018 6:14 pm
iMacG5
Dec 13, 2018 1:33 am
Hey Honestabe, sorry I can't offer an answer. My first stoma was in a loop colostomy. It prolapsed and was replaced when they did the end colostomy after about 6 months. Hopefully, your surgeon is a colorectal specialist. He/she would advise you correctly.
Please let us know how you make out.
Respectfully,
Mike
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Bill
Dec 13, 2018 6:18 am
Hello honstabe. I like what Mike says: There is no right or wrong answers to your question, only opinions and perspectives. My stoma prolapsed a couple of weeks ago as a result of something I was doing. It was a bit disconcerting at first, but I quickly saw some positives in the situation and was able to utilise the extra length to my advantage. The other thing I noticed was that by using a specifically home made hernia belt, I was able to push it back in for the period when it did not suit me to have it out. Of course, this would not be possible without irrigating and having long periods without output, so it would not suit everybody. Ultimately, the decision on these things must lie with the person concerned. Even the surgeon is only giving advice.
Keep in touch.
Best wishes
Bill
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Hermit
Dec 13, 2018 10:01 pm
Tks for reply! Had to go to bigger bag! My stoma is usually not active until around 1pm! Up till then, I can use the support belt to hold it in! Has a flap on the belt! Don’t irrigate! Maybe should start! Thought colon that’s 3” in diameter was unusual! No, common size! Guess I will live with it a while longer! Tks