Archer55 Google Stomagear - it is a product that protects your stoma and allows you to wear your pants at the appropriate level and tuck in shirts. I have not used this product yet, but it looks promising.
torontoguy61
Jul 06, 2018 7:20 pm
iMacG5
Jul 22, 2021 8:23 pm
Hi Fred. Thanks for replying to this nine-year old post. Lots of folks here today have similar concerns rerlative to our appliances. Some of the folks who replied to the original post are among the most caring, wise people on the planet. Some are no longer among us and will forever be terribly missed.
Thanks for the reminder and please continue to post.
Respectfully,
Mike
This is a remarkable community of 40,884 members.
You will get real advice from fellow ostomates who truly understand you - things you won't find in the books.
And it's not all about ostomy - there is friendship and relationships too.
Privacy is very important - your profile is not visible to the outside world.
Justbreathe
MeetAnOstoMate website turned out to be a lifesaver for me. I say this because, for me, this ostomy journey was a devastating event both physically and mentally.
Here, I found folks who understood my feelings even better than my family or friends could. Only a fellow ostomate can understand how you really feel.
Information sharing is key, as well as support and understanding, to ultimately bring more harmony into our ostomy life journey. I found here, virtually no ostomy questions that are not touched upon. Questions which some might feel, may be too trivial to contact a doctor about or even too shy or embarrassed to ask their own doctor about. They are all addressed here.
For me, anonymity was very helpful in seeking answers to each phase of this life changing medical and mental event. Sharing initial trauma feelings, ongoing support and finally acceptance was what I found with my membership here. I am not sure what my mental and physical attitude would be today without having found this site.
Additional benefits included: finding products and ideas to help with daily maintenance, innovative ideas and as a bonus - some great humor.
After all “laughter IS the best medicine”.
I have been a member for 3 years, an ostomate for 4 years - yes, I certainly wish I would have found it immediately after surgery but so very thankful I finally found it when I did as I truly believe it turned my troubled depression and situation into a more positive attitude and acceptance.
Sincerely,
An Ileostomate nicknamed Justbreathe 🫶🏼
disneykat
Dec 09, 2022 4:10 am
I have a similar concern. It seems like women are tucking in the front of the shirt and letting the rest hang out. Fashion is confusing. High-waisted bell bottoms seem to be back in style again. I'll never be trendy! I'm always a couple of years behind!
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Bill
Dec 09, 2022 7:13 am
Hello disneykat.
Only 2 years behind? I like to think about it as 10 years in front, as nearly all 'fashions' come round again sooner or later. It's as though these things have all been thought about before.
I don't 'follow' fashion, like I don't 'follow' many other things. I find it much more satisfying to think things through for myself and go with my own flow.
Best wishes
Bill
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