Only 6 days out, you will have pain here and there just from trauma of the surgery. I had, (and still sometimes have) pains around the stoma area, which I think is just stitches or skin pulling on the stoma/intestines.  If you are using eakin seals, then dont use paste with it. The eakin will seal down to the skin, and keep things from leaking. The paste will want to keep the seal from sticking down properly. There will be some redness just from wafer contact with the skin. only use the powder if you have a bleeding/weeping area, to dry it up. Blow off excess, and then cover with the skin protector. If the skin is not weeping, then just use the skin protectant, then apply eakin and wafer. 

MarkGregory,

thank you :-)

ive had ostomy nurse come yesterday and she said the skin was ok. i figure the pain is maybe related to the trauma of the surgery in that area, that is opening the skin, cutting the small intestine, sewing it to the skin, all those nice things done to me while i was sleeping. The pain is not constant and not always in the same area. 

My stomach is distended a bit around lower abdomen and the area of the stoma is a bit more swollen and delicate to the touch. I know eventually i will have to wear clothes and go out but just the thought of wearing something on this sends chills along my spine :-)

 

ok, will go to walk a bit around the house. K

The first two weeks are the toughest. By three weeks, I was weaned off the pain meds. Hang in there! 

Hello...it's been 25 years since my surgery but I do remember what you are talking about.  I noticed you said you are drinking O.J. with water, everyone is different, but I could not drink O.J. at all even know I can't.  Take care.  But definetly keep hydrated.

Patti

I had mine Feb 18th!!  I have the same complaint of skin pain around the ostomy site.  I feel like my skin is very clearly red and irritated although not bleeding yet.  I have not ostomy nurse other than one 1 1/2 hours away.  :-(  You are lucky you have someone to come by.  My ostomy nurse wanted me to use the powder and spray when it was irritated.  I will follow because I need all the help I can get. 

 

Oh, are you having discharge from the bum?  I was told expect some mucous but what I am getting is 1/4-1/2 c (approximate not measuring! lol) of tarry stool like stuff that is coming 3-5 times a day.  Doesn't hurt - figure it is normal and was reassurred by surgeon but I didn't think I was going to have deal with early 'butt burn' this soon.  (Already getting a little raw.

 

Hope you are up and moving soon!  We can do this!

Hi guys,

Thank you for your replies.  You are right, I need patience and have time pass.
Fight like a girl, am able to drink oj. But had some Gummi es today and stomach ache... you never know.
thumprhare, not having discharge just some pressure and discomfort, like having to go to the restroom. Was told it's normal. Hopefully. ..
having new problem and will post it in a bit.