Hi,
Not sure if this is the place to ask questions. I've had my colostomy for 17 years. Recently, I had hernia surgery and right around my stoma, it used to stick out, kind of like half a grapefruit. After the surgery, it's now pretty flat, and I'm having problems with leaks, causing me to change my ostomy supplies every 1-2 days.
As well on the bottom of my stoma, I have weepy skin.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks
Mike
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Mar 13, 2022 6:47 pm
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Mar 13, 2022 8:00 pm
Hey MJ, did they use some kind of mesh? If so, please keep us posted on the performance of the mesh. Thanks,
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ron in mich
Mar 14, 2022 2:06 pm
Hi Mike, I have a dip in my skin at the bottom of my stoma and occasionally get a raw spot there. What I do is make sure the skin is dry, then I put a dab of paste on a Q-tip and spread it on the raw spot. Then I put a piece of a ring over it, then my wafer on, and that usually works for me. Good luck.
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