This topic is about dealing with a stoma prolapse, which is when a stoma, like an ileostomy, becomes larger than its original size. The person is looking for advice on surgical revision, recovery, and whether it's possible to continue weight-lifting at the gym with a prolapsed stoma.

Here are some helpful insights and advice:

1. You can find more detailed discussions by searching for "Colostomy prolapse" in forums, which might provide additional experiences and advice.

2. Weight gain can cause the stoma to enlarge. If you undergo revision surgery, surgeons typically cannot make the stoma smaller without moving it to a new location.

3. During revision surgery, all scar tissue needs to be removed because appliances do not stick well to scarred skin. This process might make the stoma larger.

4. Light weight-lifting is generally possible after experiencing a prolapse or having revision surgery. Wearing an elastic or ostomy support waistband while exercising can offer additional support.

5. The recovery process after a stoma revision surgery is similar to recovering from other types of abdominal surgeries.