Mike Fergione <mike.fergione@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> I have a Urostomy. No real problems with it, except I have a hernia (of
> course) underneath my stoma. My guess is, that's pretty normal from
having
> to cut through the muscle to create the stoma.
no a hernia is not "normal" but it is common, many folks don't have
hernias,
> First, I wear a hernia belt for sup****t, but I take it off at night.
Should
> I be wearing it 24/7 and not take it off at night? Is it supposed to
help
> 'heal' a hernia, or does it just help prevent it from getting any worse?
when you wear it is up to you and your doc. I wear a hernia belt even
though I don't have a hernia because it helps hold my pouch and is more
comfortable, I wear it 24/7 (but not the same one)
I hernia does not "heal" on it's own. it can only be fixed surgically.
> Second question (or third..:-)...what is a stoma cap for? What does it
do?
it protects the stoma from injury in hard contact s****ts such as boxing or
football. or in s****ts that has the potential for impacts or in jobs which
may have a potential for impact to the area.
Bob
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