Category Archives: Stoma Stories

Stoma Stories, Episode 17: I Told You So

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Ben

As predicted, the new ostomy appliance we decided to try to assist with the healing of the newly formed hole in my skin near my stoma failed.  I’m not sure when it started it leaking, though I suspect it was … Continue reading →

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J-Pouch Normal; Skin Around Stoma, Not So Much

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Ben

The worst part about my exam under anesthesia today was having to get up before 5 to make it to the hospital by 6; the procedure itself went off without a hitch (though I do have a banging post-anesthesia headache). … Continue reading →

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Stoma Stories, Episode 16: The Hole Truth (GRAPHIC PHOTOS)

Posted on April 8, 2012 by Ben

In an unwelcome development, after months of smooth sailing, an issue has developed on the skin surrounding my stoma.  More specifically, a hole has suddenly appeared.  About a week ago, I noticed some minor skin irritation and a slight divot … Continue reading →

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Stoma Stories, Episode 15: Not Any Worse

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Ben

I had another home nurse visit today to take a look at my stoma and wound healing. The troublesome right-side wound did not look any worse, but it also didn’t look much better. The skin remains raw and extremely sensitive/painful … Continue reading →

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Stoma Stories, Episode 14: Two Steps Back

Posted on November 12, 2011 by Ben

Last night, as I was getting ready for bed, I noticed what appeared to be a small leak from under my appliance wafer. Not wanting to chance anything overnight, I ate a bunch of marshmallows and collected the necessary materials … Continue reading →

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Things I Like: Healing (Stoma Stories, Episode 13)

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Ben

I just finished changing my appliance with my home nurse, and if I was uncertain last time, there’s no doubt now: My stoma incision wound is healing! The left side is nearly closed with healthy pink skin. The right side … Continue reading →

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Stoma Stories, Episode 12: “That’s OK.”

Posted on November 3, 2011 by Ben

My home nurse arrived shortly after my most recent posts went live and therefore caught the full brunt of my emotions. “I’m over it.” “I’ve been in pain for four months.” “I don’t care.” “I’m in a negative place today … Continue reading →

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Stoma Stories, Episode 11: “It’s going to hurt for awhile.”

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Ben

I was back at the colorectal surgery clinic this afternoon so they could take a look at the slow-healing incision around my stoma. The good news is there is no sign of infection and, after we cleaned it up, they were … Continue reading →

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Stoma Stories, Episode 10: “It does look a bit … ugly …”

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Ben

That was the response from my surgeon after seeing the picture of my stoma incision (link to graphic photo), which appears to have separated and is definitely having a difficult time healing. I’m heading into clinic this afternoon so they can … Continue reading →

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Stoma Stories, Episode 9: Some Concerns (WARNING: GRAPHIC PHOTO)

Posted on October 29, 2011 by Ben

Another smooth appliance change this morning. No signs of leakage. However, for the past couple days, I’ve been having pain on the right side of my stoma, where I had previously noted concern with the incision healing. Today, when I … Continue reading →

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