I am about 11 weeks post temporary ileostomy due to a leaking anastomosis after colon resection due to cancer. I was told the stoma would shrink as time went on until the swelling was gone and it was stabilized. That did happen.
Well, the past few weeks I have noticed it is actually getting bigger (mostly around but it sticks out a little more too). Has anyone had this issue. I did have a CT recently that mentioned a slightly worsened parastomal hernia that I had never been told about before. I worry about everything because I am in student teaching and cannot miss any days. I also do not have access to an ostomy nurse because they keep referring me to one over an hour away instead of the local one.
Also, does anyone have recommendations for a hernia belt. I tried a few on Amazon that did not fit or work well for me.