Skin problem and blow outs on bag edge

Posted by lrandall51 @lrandall51, Mar 6 11:48am

I am almost 6 months out of surgery. I have a rash around the stomach area where bag adheres to skin. Any suggestions?
Also. My stool seems to collect at the stoma and eventually pushes thru the seal of the bag. Any suggestions? I started using the lubricant and it seems to help. Trying to firm up stool as well. Thank you

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lrandall51 | @lrandall51 | 5 days ago

I do use oil which helps. NEW PROBLEM! I am about 2 1/2 months out of surgery. #1. How long before my incision sight is less swollen? I feel like I have a small hill to the left of my stomach…Will it ever go away?
#2. Also…my stomach is flush to my skin…Will a stomach ever emerge above the skin? I feel that is part of my pancaking problem.
#3. Has anyone ever had any stool come out of original anal opening? NOT the mucous they tell us about…actual stool. I’ve had some the last 4 days…
Thanks!

ravna | @ravna | 4 days ago

In reply to @lrandall51 "I do use oil which helps. NEW PROBLEM! I am about 2 1/2 months out of..." + (show)

I wouldn’t think that you would have much stool passing from the anus after 2 1/2 months since surgery. It may indicate a problem, especially with the recessed, stoma, and hill next to your stoma. I would definitely call your surgeon and make an appointment.

pez01 | @pez01 | 4 days ago

In reply to @lrandall51 "I do use oil which helps. NEW PROBLEM! I am about 2 1/2 months out of..." + (show)

I am 18 months out f surgery and i still have a small hill n left side, however if you have stool cming out of rectum I would definitely call your surgeon