Hi, I was hoping someone could give some advice. My daughter had an end ileostomy a month ago, but is now having problems. Firstly, the stoma opening is pointing upwards, so any waste is getting trapped at the top when it is thick output -- has anyone got any suggestions as to how to point the stoma opening either sideways or downwards? Also, she is having terrible problems with pancaking - could the filters in the bags be making this worse? She is drinking a lot and still not on very many solid foods yet, so that can't be the reason - any ideas please? Thank you.
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