Ostomy Belt Experiences for Hernia Support

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ronjeff
Aug 07, 2018 12:59 pm

I have hernia and wear a belt.  Also helps with support.  How do you handle your hernnia from ostomy surgery?

Bill
Aug 07, 2018 3:19 pm

It's a bit difficult to know what to do with hernias because it depends on where they are and what symptoms they generate. I have a standard hernia belt for the generalised hernia from the operation; another I made myself which presses down hard on my stoma to prevent the parastomal hernia from developing any further; I wear a plug to try to prevent the hole from closing over completely on the inside and stopping the output; I have to be careful with the width of the general hernia belt because if it rises too high it interferes with my hiatus hernia and I get severe reflux and a whole host of other problems with my oesophagus and digestive tract. I suppose, in the end it comes down to a balance between care and compromise. I’m never really sure if what I am doing is entirely the ‘right’ thing but it feels right so I carry on until I think of something else to try.
Best wishes
Bill

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Little Red
Aug 07, 2018 6:39 pm

Hi all,  this about Belts, Wraps etc is all new to me,  I have had my ostomy since March of 2017  then this year I had my Galbladder removed and  a hernia repair at the same time.  Now as my Dr put it .( Yes it is a Hernia )   umbilical and just above.  I have never heard of, even my Ostomy Nurses have never mentioned support belts.  So now I am going to order one  myself,  can anyone tell me how, what are good ones  for both  support and hernials  etc,  I would welcome any input