There is a "soft and flexible" Velcro that doesn't have the sharp edges and pointy corners. I have used it for children's clothing, and it worked well. Even so, I always cut off the little point at the corners and made them very slightly rounded just to be sure there were no pokey things.
My ostomy nurse showed me this tip: wearing my Hollister ostomy belt upside down. That means the little "clickers" hold on to the bag from underneath the little loops rather than from above them. It is very easy to see that they are attached well and completely clicked in. It also means the buckle/adjustment on the belt is not poking into my back or side. This has worked great for me. I wear my belt 24/7 (except in the shower) and am never bothered by the irritating buckle. To me, everything feels much more secure than when I attached the belt from the top.
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As you can see, the outpouring of love and support from this website will help you to find the strength to lift yourself up and out of your current emotional situation. I am lucky to have my husband by my side through all of this, so I will not even pretend to know how you feel and what you're going through alone. I do know that I have great friends on this site and in my life that have been by my side, and hopefully you have many by your side as well. You do have a lot of new friends here. Please feel free to talk through anything that is on your mind. We all go through a confidence deficit when we go through an ostomy surgery. Our body has been marred and your mind feels that way sometimes too. It is tough to move on, but you will. You will be stronger once you realize that you are still the beautiful woman you were prior to your surgery. Hopefully, you can reach out to a local support group and find some additional friends in your same situation. It always helps to have a sounding board wherever you find it!
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I use a bag like that, and mine has always stayed secure. Well, so far.
