So, a quick update.
First, thank you all for your input! Because of the time difference, I didn't see responses until Saturday (the 2nd). By then, everything was cleared up! The line under my stoma was already mostly closed, and the spot to the side was healing very nicely. No other symptoms at all, so I decided to keep an eye on it and wait.
All was good until Tuesday, when the small spot to the side opened up again; a tiny amount of pus came out, but still no other symptoms. Yesterday the spot was about triple the size and still more pus was released, so I phoned for an appointment. By yesterday afternoon I was definitely feeling sore in the area, And this morning the wound was again larger, with more pus, plus being red, swollen, and very sore.
I saw the nurse this afternoon. She says it is pretty bad, especially growing that quickly. Her theory is that it is a result of the Crohn's somehow. She gave me a type of pad to cut & size to the sore, and made an appointment with the dermatologist. But that appointment isn't until the 22!
This was at my local hospital, where I go for small things. I'm not sure waiting until the 22nd is the best idea, so I've contacted the stoma nurses at the hospital where my surgeon practices, which is about an hour and a half away. (That's why I don't go there for non-urgent things.) Hopefully I'll hear back from them today or tomorrow morning.
I'm really hoping this stupid thing heals up!
Thanks for your concern; I'll keep you all posted.
Gin