Why Do Stomas Change Their Size? (w/ video) - General Ostomy

RE: Why Do Stomas Change Their Size? (w/ video)

VeganOstomy — Thu, 16 Oct 2025 18:09:33 +0000

Hi Patti.

Most of the major brands should offer options for both the bag size, and the wafer size, to accommodate pretty much any type of stoma or output.

I've been using a 1pc appliance, and the wafer can be cut to fit a very wide stoma, but many 2pc wafers will come in smaller sizes, so it sounds like you need to size up.

RE: Why Do Stomas Change Their Size? (w/ video)

Patti Mangione — Thu, 16 Oct 2025 14:13:40 +0000

My stoma just changed size but they don’t make a pouch at any of the suppliers because it got fatter but it also protrudes out and I don’t like those Maxi pouches with the spout on the bottom because my ileostomy sometimes can be thick and it just gets stuck there.

RE: Why Do Stomas Change Their Size? (w/ video)

VeganOstomy — Thu, 03 Nov 2022 15:56:31 +0000

Hi Sandie, It sounds like you might want to ring up your doctor or stoma nurse to have a look at it. The stoma should always look like a healthy, reddish color.

RE: Why Do Stomas Change Their Size? (w/ video)

Sandie Goodchild — Thu, 03 Nov 2022 00:02:29 +0000

I had my bladder removed 12 ago but I see that my stomach is not like a cherry but looks greyish and has shrunk! No other problems! I am now 82 years old! My stomach is not an outie but looks like it has sunk!

RE:Why Do Stomas Change Their Size? (w/ video)

VeganOstomy — Wed, 20 Jan 2021 16:19:44 +0000

Hi Jamie, When did you have your surgery and do you have an ileostomy or colostomy? Blockages can be common for some people, but there are quite a few variables involved. I do have several articles that deal with blockages and diet, which may be helpful, but I do suggest speaking with a stoma nurse or your surgeon to discuss this. Good luck.

RE:Why Do Stomas Change Their Size? (w/ video)

Jamie L McMannus — Wed, 20 Jan 2021 05:32:40 +0000

Anytime I try to eat anything besides soft foods the foods tend to get stuck at the stoma and will cause blockage is there anything I can do so I can eat meats and potatoes and regular foods once again because the only thing I am able to eat right now is pudding, apple sauce, and protein drinks please help me I am despite

RE:Why Do Stomas Change Their Size? (w/ video)

VeganOstomy — Sun, 18 Mar 2018 14:13:04 +0000

Haha! Whoops! 😂

RE:Why Do Stomas Change Their Size? (w/ video)

Steve Taylor — Sun, 18 Mar 2018 11:31:01 +0000

I laminated one of my paper measures, worked until I flushed it down the toilet.

RE:Why Do Stomas Change Their Size? (w/ video)

Susan — Tue, 06 Mar 2018 22:13:10 +0000

Where did you get the plastic measuring guide? (My email is: snorth2@me.com—easier because I am really not a Blogger type person)

RE:Why Do Stomas Change Their Size? (w/ video)

Susan — Tue, 06 Mar 2018 22:10:56 +0000

Hi. Thank you for responding.i an not able to cut to fit. I just cannot do it. That was how I started out. It has been a year as of Feb 6. I am always taking medication of some kind and for some reason the wax ring I put on my bartier/ wafer is not adhering as well and I am not sure I am putting it on wrong. I measure my Stoma each change and it is always 38m as 41 is too large - these are the cut to fit. I talk to someone but babying no friends or any support is the biggest issue. I just do not want to be around people and I have no idea how to lose weight. Cannot find a Dietitian who knows about Ileostomies that is in my HMO Insurance and I do not have the $30 a visit for each specialist. I am trying to get rid of so upper respiratory infection and doykf Steroids, a Nebulizer & an Inhaler so I feel drained. Thank you anyway. I do use the Hollister 2 piece system with a wax ring and the other bags feel uncomfortable & I had a reaction to Coloplast and I had to remove it right away. It felt like pins & needles and the bag was cumbersome. I am able to change my bag every other day per my Stoma Nurse. The bag material is not ideal but it is not heavy. I cannot wear my bag sideways as I am very short waisted and the belts are like $100 and my Insurance does not cover it. Thank you for your advice. How do you telestomanurse? I can talk to Hollister but lint about product. (my email is: snorth2@me.com—easier for me to get your reply.) Thank you very much.