Glad to hear you're doing well, Lori! I had my removal/BB at Cleveland Clinic (Dr. Tracy Hull), and she stitched me inside, as well - that's the way to do it! I recently stopped all drainage (after about 9 months). No drugs outside of imodium. I also had several spots of discomfort that turned out to be nothing, they went away with time - I hope your experience will be the same. I'm so glad your have a decent stoma, that's 9/10ths of the battle, IMHO. I am a little curious about a loop ileostomy with nothing(?) below it?
Stay well, and continue the healing!