Parastomal Hernia

I have a small parastomal hernia on mu colostomy. I was also told it was extremely common. My surgeon recommended living with it unless it is causing problems. He told me that there was a very high likelihood of recurrence. 

I wear a hernia support belt to prevent mine from getting worse. You may need to ask your stoma nurse how to get those. I'm in the US and not sure how these things work there. 

Thanks, that's good to know. I do have a support belt but rarely wear it as I don't like covering the stoma but will give it a go again.

Just realised I said 'end colonoscopy' in original post but meant Colostomy of course, now corrected. 

I started with a small parastomal hernia after my colostomy 4 years ago and, because I didn't wear the support garment every day, it grew and grew! Please don't make my mistake, wear your belt as much as you can! I do now, a bit late, but better late than never! 

Moira x

I have two stomas and each has a parastomal hernia. My fault as I was committed to some serious DIY post-op and overdid it. They certainly bulge but don't cause any pain or discomfort, so I am reconciled to live with them. I simply wear looser and more comfortable clothes, which suits me fine these days. I have several elasticated waist bands for formal occasions if needed but don't wear them for 99% of my time because I think they compress the stomas and restrict flow.

Dulac

My support belt has holes to pull my bags through so it doesn't hinder output. Nu-Hope is one brand that may be available there. Coloplast also makes one suitable for single ostomies.

I do not believe the belts that don't have holes can provide enough pressure to support the hernia. But that's just my opinion 

Thanks, that is really good to know and very logical. I will see if I can source one here.