Stoma Size Changing - General Ostomy

RE: Stoma Size Changing

Kathleen — Tue, 18 Sep 2018 07:29:30 +0000

Hi Marcie,

I just posted a new topic -"Ileostomy-loop of intestine has protuded through stoma opening etc.... "

Cannot find anything on the forums but what you describe is what is happening to my husband- I think. Hope to get some more info on this.

RE: Stoma Size Changing

LK — Fri, 14 Sep 2018 17:41:06 +0000

I have had it happen when my stoma seems to have fallen out. By a good two inches in length. She would just hang there looking sassy. Just like a Once I thought about it, I realized that, once again, being malnourished from malabsorption, I have been loosing fat off my body without trying. So, I figured out that my stoma area must have also lost fat, giving her more room to protrude. Her color and liquids were the same. I gave it a two or three days, and then when I saw my doctor, he said that I was likely right as nothing else had become evident. About a week later, she went back to her normal size. That was a first in 12 years of stoma life. Thanks for the entertainment Rose!

RE: Stoma Size Changing

VeganOstomy — Fri, 14 Sep 2018 13:33:29 +0000

Posted by: oriharakaoru
I wear a clear bag, so I see it all the time. It's always the same size! (roughly) Luckily things have seemed to have returned to normal since Tuesday. Thank god. And no blockage either. Really weird.

It's probably nothing, but if it continues to happen and/or you have other unexplained changes, I would speak with a stoma nurse just in case. My stoma has done some wild things temporarily, so I can understand how shocking it must be to witness something out of the ordinary happening with yours.

RE: Stoma Size Changing

oriharakaoru — Fri, 14 Sep 2018 02:00:23 +0000

I wear a clear bag, so I see it all the time. It's always the same size! (roughly) Luckily things have seemed to have returned to normal since Tuesday. Thank god. And no blockage either. Really weird.

RE: Stoma Size Changing

john68 — Thu, 13 Sep 2018 17:28:39 +0000

Hi Dona and Stella, knowing that this is normal and that the convex wafer works brilliant :-)

Oriharakaoru that must have been a shock to find this happening but may be as Eric says it could have been some thing the stoma has been doing.

Marcie I would have the stoma nurse/Doctor take a look.

RE: Stoma Size Changing

sjlovestosing — Wed, 12 Sep 2018 23:59:39 +0000

Hi all,

I've had my stoma go flush, but usually when I am showering, and that's been happening for at least three months. Also, I do use a light convex system - that seems to keep things in order. I have a slight "bowl" where the stoma is, which is the reason I use a convex system. So far, no blockages.

Stella

RE: Stoma Size Changing

Dona — Wed, 12 Sep 2018 22:35:17 +0000

John,

Yes my stoma just is sometimes flush with my body. Doesn't seem to be the result of anything I can figure out.

It started about 6 months or so ( maybe a year) after I got my stoma. Then I got leaks. Then I talked to a stoma nurse and started using a light convex wafer. Problem solved. The slight downward pressure around the base of my stoma caused by the convexity keeps it from going any further 'down'. It still does the telescoping thing, but it doesn't seem to cause me any difficulties.

RE: Stoma Size Changing

Marcie — Wed, 12 Sep 2018 21:54:42 +0000

I have a question…….and bothered by it...………

The area around my stoma (not the stoma) but the 3-4 inches around it has protruded outward.. like it Is just hanging out there-- if it gets any longer? my pouch will be not touching my skin if I stand up-- but it is NOT at or near that performance as of yet. have seen my Dr. Is there any information I should bee reading up on for possible affect of this?? I don't want to be surprised with a surgery or something worse. I want to be able to handle what ever it COULD be..????????? help??????

RE: Stoma Size Changing

VeganOstomy — Wed, 12 Sep 2018 19:03:37 +0000

When my stoma goes flat, it generally means I've got a blockage or one coming soon. There are other reasons why it would do that, but that's been the pattern for me.

Do you normally wear a clear or opaque pouch? I ask because it's possible that your stoma does this normally, but you simply haven't been able to see it if you're wearing an opaque pouch all day :)

RE: Stoma Size Changing

Marcie — Wed, 12 Sep 2018 18:31:39 +0000

Hi John, Nellie (stoma) does this also--only when she is ready to give out a big blow out--I see this only when changing her dress. like she is upset--pouting I call it so I keep an eye on her during this changing time and have everything ready to bag her one.. :-) I see for me anyways-- stomas are air senative..