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About Alpstoat

I had a stoma ‘fitted’ in May last year. The last time anyone looked at my stoma was last August. I’m sure it isn’t abnormal but would like others opinions. I am male, neither fat nor thin but my stoma sticks out like a small breast. I’ve found the concave bags most effective but they enhance the bulge even more, so wearing a tee shirt is not something I feel comfortable with ( although my grandson did wisely say “better looking fat and being healthy papa”!). So my question is, is such a pronounced stoma normal and if so does anyone have any tips for dealing with it. Thank you in advance

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