Hello Osteomates! Haven't posted in a while and wanted to say hey. I hope everyone is doing well and finding comfort with themselves. Have the stomach bug going through my house now. I haven't gotten it yet, and am keeping my fingers crossed that I dodge this one! Well, summer is over and the cold weather is near. I ran outside in the rain this evening; it was a little chilly. Almost time to use the treadmill again. I bought the Hip Hop Abs workout DVDs today and should receive them next week. I need to strengthen my abdominals more. If this works, I will let you all know. I am trying to find a workout that doesn't mess with "Stella the Stoma" so much. Have any of the ladies here found flattering/stylish jeans? I have been wearing the ones that go up to my belly button and are huge to accommodate the bag. I was just wondering if there was a brand that anyone likes. Well, I hope everyone is well. Take care.
G'day Firegirl, how ya goin',
Since staying in the States, I have discovered "Not Your Daughter's Jeans" and find these are really comfy and look pretty good too! (If not a bit pricey). Mid-rise so not too harry-high-pants, but I've never liked the low-rise hipster look anyhoo, even on the skinniest girls they tend to look strange methinks (not to mention make 'em walk like they have a pole up their bum!).
Otherwise, for a cheaper version, I like the Lee Riders, even the "shaper" ones don't smoosh in your stoma (I wear a convex base so that's never been a problem) but give you a really nice shape and they have plenty of room in the thighs which I need (being of the "thunder" variety!).
Let us know how the Abs DVD works out, definitely a good move to keep the core muscles in shape with an ostomy, hey.
Happy shopping/working out!
Cheers me dear,
Jo x
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I have not a clue about ladies' jeans, but I got a new ostomy belt, Stealth Belt. I don't see why it wouldn't work for women. Since I got it, I started running again and tucking in my shirts; it holds my bag (2-piece system) horizontally above my belt line. I love it.
James
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