Ideas on jeans

I have an ileostomy and am wondering if anybody would have ideas on jeans. I wear Lee's 32-32, but they're tight around the bag. The jeans are fine on the legs and waist.
Thanks!

Some stores carry elastic-waist pants for men. Does anyone know who would custom-make you a few pairs?

I've ditched my jeans in favor of high-waisted elastic pants. 32 Degrees makes some that fit pretty except they are a tad short for my 34" inseam. That problem is quickly becoming moot as shorts season is here in Colorado. Most my long pants get relegated to the cedar chest this time of year. :-)

Daniel

I am trying to visualize "tight around the bag"... how your jeans or belt possibly is right up against the bag.

First, how are you wearing your bag? Vertical or horizontal?

Sounds like vertical. Please confirm and the appliance? One piece or two?

Thanks.

Duluth Trading Post flex pants/jeans. I wear them every day for work, they stretch just enough. 

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I find the length of the rise to be the most important part of the fit now that I have an ileostomy. This may be seen more in women's jeans. High rise works much better than low or mid rise. So it may be necessary to try a different cut of the same brand, e.g., Levi's 505 vs 511.

Hi,

Look up stoma dome, I use my stoma dome to protect against any tight elastic or belt and it has given me the freedom to wear tight jeans, compression shorts, etc. I use it to play football (soccer) as well and I feel safe and secure and not worry about tight clothing or elastic going over my ileostomy.

Hope this helps, I love the options it has given me for clothing.

Thanks for this suggestion nick19. Because of where his ileostomy is we've had issues with waistbands being too tight. But if we go larger at the waist, the legs look like clown pants. I'm looking into the dome today.

Have you thought about consulting a local tailor or seamstress? They may be able to incorporate an elastic extender (an inch may do it) into your waist band that can be concealed by a belt.  I am a committed jean wearer and also have found that a larger waist band is not necessarily the solution.  

I understand this problem, I have not been successful with finding jeans but wear cargo pants mostly, especially at work.  I have found that at Amazon the "Match Men's Wild Cargo Pants" are higher waisted and fit well for us with the bag issue.  They run a bit long so you can have them hemmed for a good fit.  Last, I agree with Mysterious Mose, shorts weather is pretty much here in Colorado.  Good luck and I hope you find something that works for you.

Hi gpeterson2, 

I use the 10” long drainable pouches, with my ileostomy, and I just roll them up from the bottom and tuck it under the elastic of my underwear…and I can then wear skinny jeans.

I tried to visualize what that looks like. Then I realized that women's underwear and pants tend to have  higher waistlines than men's. The problem most of us males face is that our pants and underwear, for the most part, have the waist either cross right over the stomach or slightly below. This cuts off the flow when you wear a belt or wear pants that fit your hips. I am not saying it is easier for women, just a bit different due to the hips difference.

Or maybe I visualized incorrectly? :-)

Daniel

Look into Public Rec pants and jeans. A bit pricey, but they look like Levis but wear like sweatpants.

My friend cut out a small piece of the waist band and replaced it with elastic, it works. I do not have to buy new pants or jeans.

Maybe there are some men's jeans with some stretch?  (Most ladies jeans have at least some lycra, which I think makes all the difference in getting a good fit with the appliance)

If not, I guess look for jeans that have more of a loose fit around the thighs. 🤔

Yes, there are men’s jeans with stretch now.