Ostomy Belt - Seeking Comfort and Advice

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Sunshinealot
Mar 28, 2023 4:18 pm

My nurse put me in an ostomy belt and I find it very uncomfortable... What are the reasons for a belt... Any advice would be appreciated.

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AlexT
Mar 28, 2023 4:27 pm

To direct more pressure onto the sticky part of your bag so it seals/holds better. Could also be for support to prevent a hernia depending on what type of belt it is.

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CrappyColon
Mar 28, 2023 5:10 pm

Is it one that matches your pouch system? Any chance they put it on too tight? My ostomy nurse told me to wear it for 1 hr after I put it on to help get the sticky part to stick better/stay in place. For daily wear and depending on what I was wearing, I preferred using an ostomy wrap the nurse showed me on Amazon (I can find the link for it if you want) or if it wasn't hot out, someone suggested to me a maternity wrap (size down) from Target that is only around $15.

HenryM
Mar 28, 2023 6:09 pm

I have complete confidence in my Hollister appliance and did away with wearing a belt years ago.  I do wear a wide support belt when I exercise, but that's it.  

xnine
Mar 29, 2023 6:47 pm

I use Hollister products, and the belt is just decoration. Mostly, it gives a false sense of security. It would be helpful only with a very full bag. This rarely happens anymore.

 

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Sunshinealot
Mar 30, 2023 7:57 pm
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Could you give me the information about the one on Amazon, please? Thank you.