Hi guys n girlsI've had my ileostomy now for 12 days and it's starting to become red n sore on part of my skin where it sticks too. I called the stoma nurse but ended up leaving a message so waiting for them to get back to me. I've changed the hole size today to try n get a closer fit to my nipple well that's wot I call it anyway. I have an appointment at the docs on Monday and also with the nurse to remove staples would they b able to prescribe something for the soreness.
Secondly I've been thinking regards the reason I have the stoma and wot might happen in the future. My tumor removal and resection I had surgery end of July last year scar tissue has caused a narrowing of my bowel so no poo could pass causing a blockage. So I underwent surgery for the stoma as not sure why they wouldn't operate on the effected area rather than go straight for the ileostomy. I know I shouldn't but it's making me think that this will turn into a permanent stoma. Any thoughts would be appreciated.
Regards Mark
