Seeking Recommendations for a Wide Ostomy Belt in Canada

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Spouse
Feb 01, 2025 4:57 pm

My wife currently has several narrow ostomy belts provided free of charge from manufacturers.  Recently her Surgeon and Ostomy Nurse recommended that she use a wider belt to provide better support.  I've been looking at the Nu-Comfort but they don't seem to want to sell their products as they have not responded to any of my email enquiries.  Just wondering if anyone can recommend a wide belt (preferably something available in Canada) for an ileostomy?

AlexT
Feb 01, 2025 5:39 pm

Thereโ€™s all kinds of belts on Amazon. 

 


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Those are just the first couple that popped up. The NU-Hope belts take some specific measurements, you may want an ostomy nurse to help you with that if you donโ€™t feel comfortable with measuring correctly. As far as who ships what to Canada, no help there. Good luck. 

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SusanT
Feb 01, 2025 6:16 pm

Nu-Hope and Stealth were recommended to me by my ostomy nurse. 

I've had no luck getting information from Stealth even after their recent management change. I need a custom belt due to having 2 ostomies so I need information to order but you may be fine ordering off their website.  

But Nu-Hope was responsive. 

Hugo
Feb 01, 2025 6:55 pm

I found it impossible to figure out the correct measurements for a belt online.  As AlexT suggested, try to get an ostomy nurse to help you.  I did and have ordered a belt from Nu-Hope for my parastomal hernia.  

bobwilson5999
Feb 01, 2025 7:11 pm

Yup, I got a Nu-Hope belt.  No prob, available in Canada.  Check here:

https://www.canmeddirect.ca/ostomy-products/shop-by-brand/nu-hope/nu-comfort-belts.html

or just use Google  "Nu-Comfort Ostomy Belt +canada"

I didn't have a problem measuring, just followed the directions.  Bear in mind as well that these belts are adjustable and are elasticized.

 

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Spouse
Feb 02, 2025 5:02 pm
Reply to AlexT

Thanks, it was the first place I looked.  We have a similar selection, albeit more expensive, on Amazon.ca but I don't rely on their reviews as many are made up and the products are not from any recognized, reputable brands.  

Spouse
Feb 02, 2025 5:03 pm
Reply to bobwilson5999

Thanks.  Right under my nose!  That is the company that we get my wife's ostomy supplies from so I'll give it a try.

Spouse
Feb 02, 2025 5:05 pm
Reply to SusanT

Thanks.   Nu-Hope never responded to my emails.  Someone else pointed out that their belt is available from the company we order our ostomy supplies from so I will give it a try.

Spouse
Feb 02, 2025 5:06 pm
Reply to Hugo

Thanks.  We have an Ostomy Nurse who is currently visiting monthly so I'll ask her to help figure out the size of the Nu-Hope belt.

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