Wearing a belt after stoma surgery, which usually needs to be used for about one week to half a month, can play a role in fixation and also prevent the occurrence of stoma hernia.
1. After stoma surgery, wearing a belt can reinforce the weight-bearing role of the stoma bag and prevent hernia from occurring next to the stoma bag. Wearing a belt at the beginning of the operation can prevent the occurrence of peripheral hernia and prolong the use of the belt. When the stoma is in normal condition, the belt can be worn selectively, and the belt must be worn when the stoma retracts to prevent stoma depression.
2. Wearing a belt after stoma surgery can be done in about 7 days to half a month, one week after the injury, the wound fibers start to heal, after two weeks it is more solid, generally in about 1~3 months, the wound can be transformed into normal tissue, so it is generally necessary to use the belt in about 7 days to half a month.
For the specifics of wearing a belt after stoma surgery, it is recommended to consult the Department of Anorectal Surgery in a regular hospital.