I am trying to hide my stoma bump and bag bump. Some days it seems it sticks out more and I don't know what to wear!! Help please!! I've had this since Dec and I am very conscious of this bump!!
Dandy Dan
Mar 20, 2018 5:04 pm
Sasquatch
Mar 20, 2018 5:35 pm
Yes, an ostomy wrap is a good way to make it less visible. Just watch out for them, they can cause pancaking issues sometimes. I work in a fairly physical position, I wear one every day to keep my ostomy secure and hidden.
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Dandy Dan
Mar 20, 2018 7:04 pm
Pancaking issue?? I found a site that is nothing but wraps and they want 35 bucks. I guess it's a small price to pay to hide the lumps. Thanks
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Sasquatch
Mar 21, 2018 12:13 pm
Pancaking is where the output from the stoma gets trapped up at the top of the bag and doesn't flow to the bottom like it should. It can decrease the volume that the bag can hold very quickly and cause the seal on your appliance to blow out. Thirty to thirty-five dollars is about the going rate for ostomy wraps. I've been using the ones from Ostomysecrets, there are ads for them on this website, in fact I believe they are owned by ConvaTec who sponsors the site. If you order from them, use the coupon code THANKYOU25 and you'll get 25% off of your order.
Dandy Dan
Mar 21, 2018 1:22 pm
Ok Sasquatch, thanks for the great info. I've only had this since Dec and everything is new to me. I have a lot to learn. Thanks for the info on the wraps and money-saving coupon!!!
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Immarsh
Mar 28, 2018 10:11 am
Hi Dan,
Finding the right underwear has been an ongoing 50-year quest for me, since I first had my ileostomy done when I was 15. Men and women look for different styles. My ex also had an ileostomy, and he didn't care about the appearance. He was okay with baggy corduroy.
And wore men's long leg whites. It looked lumpy and bumpy to me, but he was happy with it. I was looking for a smoother look to wear with tight jeans, so I wore a stretch panty daily. It kept my pouch in place, and I often wore one under a bathing suit as well until they started making them with a tummy panel. Not suggesting you wear women's undies, but finding a male stretch version might be helpful, and it's one less bulky thing under your pants. Good luck, Marsha