Hi all. 6 months since transverse loop colostomy after cancer diagnosis. My question is, there is bruising on the skin all around the stoma, is this normal? Also…does anyone else get exhausted after cleaning the stoma and changing the bag? But the bruising, anyone else have this? The stoma itself is a healthy looking bright red. I’d really appreciate your feedback. Thanks.
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