I use a level 5 hernia support belt. I think they are the strongest you can get. I have had numerous hernias and had them repaired. The key is to only do as much as you're comfortable with, then as you get stronger, up the weights or repetitions of what you're doing. Apart from becoming a super weight lifter, I don't think there's anything you can't do now that you did before you had your ostomy. Just listen to your body and don't let your head get in the way.
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I have had my ileostomy since 1994 with CD and have had several hernias (7 ), all ended up with bowel pushed through the hernia strangulated and emergency surgery to repair with mesh or be moved. My stoma Stella, has had three placements so far. Haven't had trouble with hernias for a few years now, but I don't lift anything very heavy. I baby my abdomen. I'm scared to get another hernia. I've had 17 abdominal surgeries, (11 in 6 years). A hernia belt is a good idea.
