I found a site where you can order ostomy supplies, belts, almost anything to do with an ostomy, and you only pay shipping. Awesome site, they are based out of Florida. Their website link is as follows.... ostogroup.com and their phone number is 1-877-678-6690. I know you asked for a way to make the belt yourself, but why not get one that you know will fit right and cost under $5.00. Good luck. Oh, their supplies are donated, so they might not have exactly what you are looking for, but if you give them a call, they will help you find what you need.
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tess45
Roostered - I need a little more info on the website - if you go to just Ostogroup, it just leads to another list of websites - which one are you talking about? Thanks, Terry
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My wonderful wife makes a pouch holder for me that really works well to hold it in place. She takes the elastic band from my old brief underwear (cuts off the fabric to just leave the band), and sews a bag onto the front of it made out of an old handkerchief. The bag is just large enough to tuck the end of the pouch into. As the pouch fills up, it is supported by the bag so it just doesn't hang loose. These are not real fancy and very simple to make. What they are is a real comfort to wear and an easy way to keep the pouch separated from your skin. Great in hot weather.
I've tried a few of the fancy (and expensive) belts I've found on the internet but I always go back to the homemade ones because they are more comfortable.
She is working on a new design using old boxer shorts to achieve the same goal. The only problem is....I don't wear boxer shorts!
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Kellie (or anyone)
What size belly bands would a guy buy? I checked into this once on Amazon.com and could not decide what size to get. They do not state them in "inches", only in trimester. I am about 33-34" waist.
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Bill
Hello funnygirl. Thanks for resurrecting this post as I had forgotten it existed.
I found a firm called CUI International that made hernia belts for me. They are elasticated and fix with velcro so they are always the right pressure because I adjust the pressure as I put them on. However, when they get really old, they stretch too much so I just fold a flap over and sow it across and the belt to shorten it and it is then okay for another round.
Eventually, I suppose I'll have to throw the old ones away but I am reluctant because they are very useful for experimenting with.
Best wishes
Bill