When you have a stoma-related hernia, it can be challenging to figure out which exercises or yoga practices are safe and won't cause harm. Here are some helpful tips and insights from others who have navigated this situation:

1. Begin with gentle exercises and gradually increase the intensity. Everyone's body is different, so it's important to listen to yours.

2. Always use a hernia support belt during exercise. Some people find that wearing two belts provides extra support.

3. Many activities can still be enjoyed safely. People have shared success stories of doing Pilates, yoga, boogie-boarding, marathon running, weight-training, and sit-ups without making their hernias worse.

4. For more detailed exercise ideas and precautions, consider looking into resources like "Premium Content → Hernia and Ostomies → Pilates and Ostomy with Hernia."

5. While surgical repair is an option, hernias can often recur if the abdominal wall remains weak. Some choose to live with the hernia and continue being active.

6. The overall advice from those with experience is to be careful, use proper support, and don't let the hernia stop you from enjoying the activities you love.