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Feb 06, 2019

Dealing with Persistent Discomfort After 4 Years

This topic is about someone experiencing ongoing discomfort in their buttocks area, even four years after having ostomy surgery. The discomfort can be due to stretched skin, sitting for long periods, or sometimes it just happens without any clear reason. Although the sharp pain has gone away, the area still feels different, likely because the surgeon removed part of the natural crease, leaving a flat spot.

Here are some insights and shared experiences from others:

1. The person who started the discussion mentions that while the pain is no longer sharp, the area still feels different and reminds them of its presence. They think this might be due to the changes in their anatomy after surgery.

2. Another person, who is nine months post-surgery, shares that they have similar feelings. They describe a sensation as if the area might tear when sitting or turning in bed. They are looking for reassurance that this discomfort will improve over time, suggesting that such feelings might be a common part of the recovery process.

3. No specific products or medical interventions were suggested in the discussion, indicating that this might be a shared experience among those recovering from similar surgeries.
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