Hi All!
I’ve had an ileostomy for my entire 63 years 😁 due to birth defects.
When I was 16, I finally got an ilealconduit/urostomy….you could say, I’m an old pro, lol.

My ileostomy has been revised just twice.

I’ve had episodes of periodic excoriation, nothing major. My ileostomy stoma bleeds if not gentle enough with cleaning.

The only major issue I’ve had is actually going on presently…I have a small peristomal hernia and since retiring, I’ve gained some weight, the hernia has enlarged and my stoma has as well…requiring a change in my usual appliances.

Other than that, it’s all good!