Does anyone have any suggestions for wearing a back brace with an ostomy. I have arthritis in my low back and probably mid back too. I can’t find a support back brace for someone with an ostomy.
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There’s a couple others also that are wider and would probably work, but they didn’t come up right away in my search. I believe one is made by one of the ostomy bag/supply companies if I remember right. BTW, is that your birthday 121968? If so, mine too.
AlexT wrote: There’s a couple others also that are wider and would probably work, but they didn’t come up right away in my search. I believe one is made by one of the ostomy bag/supply companies if I rememb... |
Thank you so much!!! Yes that is my birthdate! We need to celebrate together now. 💜
Barbieg121968 wrote: Thank you so much!!! Yes that is my birthdate! We need to celebrate together now. 💜 |
You’re welcome. I’ve searched a lot for belts so I knew there were wider ones. And since you pull them tight, I figure there would be added back support with them. Nobody has ever offered to celebrate the greatest day the world has ever known with me. 😁
AlexT wrote: You’re welcome. I’ve searched a lot for belts so I knew there were wider ones. And since you pull them tight, I figure there would be added back support with them. Nobody has ever offered to ce... |
Well there ya go. Now you have someone else to celebrate your/my special day!!! 🎈
AlexT wrote: I would think some of the wider ostomy belts would work. Or maybe this.. |
Oh my goodness, I have had so many backbraces, but none of them worked with the ostomy pouch! After I had my surgery, the nurses in ICU ended up cutting a hole in an elastic brace that they had--and it seemed to work. I don't wear it very often now, not because I don't hurt, but cuz I'm too lazy to put it on--lol
NancyCat wrote: Oh my goodness, I have had so many backbraces, but none of them worked with the ostomy pouch! After I had my surgery, the nurses in ICU ended up cutting a hole in an elastic brace that they had--an... |
That could work to if a person already has a brace. Some braces have support bars/bands in them so a person would have to make sure cutting into any of that wouldn’t effect the support of the brace.