I got my ileostomy in 2016, and have been absolutely miserable since. It has nothing to do with "Ruby", it works fine, no weeping or sores; it's me! I feel like a misfit with this pouch in me. First of all, I'm only 4'8" tall, so the average 11-inch pouch lands on my thigh. If I roll it up and tuck it into my panties, the Velcro closure cuts into my groin (plastic clips are worse). I can't use a shorter bag/midi because my output is too heavy. Plus, I feel extremely self-conscious and Ruby tends to be rather rambunctious with noise. Am I the only one who feels this way?
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