After researching and reading, I decided that my colostomy flow stoppage shade to be more than normal cleanout/refill cycle. It also had to be more than nutritional ignorance. I took a very close look at the paste adhesive the nurses had told us to use to protect the peritoneal skin, since the stomach hole in the flange model they were using was way larger than my stomach. I did several things. First, I transferred to a different medical supply service. Then, I ordered flanges and bags that fit my stomach correctly. As soon as they arrived, I changed everything and used less than half the paste the nurses had been using. Problem solved! My 72 hour "constipation" was over. One day later, I am now back to a normal flow routine. Thanks for all the tips and suggestions. I found something useful in every one of them that helped me overcome this obstacle. It really is true; this stomach is mine, not the nurses, and I have learned much that she doesn't know since she doesn't have a colostomy and won't listen to patients who do. Thanks, everyone.
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