Hi,

I read your post as your belly surrondig your stoma is sticking out 'like a small breast'.

If that's the case, it's the same for me. I have it each side of my belly, slightly smaller on the right, where I have a mucous fistula that requires a cap, rather than a bag; although I did use a bag on it for the first year or two.

I think it's due to the weight of the bags when full/half full dragging on the skin over time. Nothing to worry about.

That is, provided it's not a hernia. Probably best to get a diffinitive opinion from your stoma nurse but it doesn't sound like aa hernia fromwhat you've posted.

Best Regards

Taff

Hello Alpstoat,

                     l developed an A cup which is still there four years after reversal,only it has an inverted nipple from the wound site healing.Its a badge of honour for the rest of my life,and perfectly normal.L guess it depends on how much weight you lug about,and how often you empty as to the size of the protruberance,but remember the muscle around the site would have been compromised by the proceedure .l have a friend that eats like a bird,has a tiny bag,and changes often,so its smaller but still there.

               Choice of clothes,design and colour to draw the focus elsewhere can help,bold patterns can work,but the only thing you can do for your self conciousness is to wear it pride and remember those who did not make it and would have taken that choice in a heartbeat,

                                                                    stay well,

                                                                                      david

Thanks for taking the trouble to reply- very much appreciated. 

Alan

Thanks for your helpful reply David

i do appreciate it

alan