Suspenders as a Comfortable Alternative to Belts

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swiffer
Jun 18, 2010 1:19 pm
For those that can not wear a belt or dont want the pressure around the belly stoma area here is what i have been wearing for a few years now.You can find these suspenders with triggers in different styles. I like the triggers because the ones with clamps always come loose.Of course i usually wear Levis and surprisingly they do not rip the belt loop like i thought they would. The best pair i have i altered myself because i wanted a thin leather one so i bought a set and went to the local hardwear store and bought the triggers and put them on myself.

Suspenders - Scissor Snap Style
bepositive
Jun 19, 2010 12:44 pm
I am pleased to read about your contraption made out of suspenders. You seem to be quite an innovative ostomate. I too did the same thing,  such an arrangement becomes very convenient. As you mentioned I too had to to some alteration by fixing two clips at each end to connect them to the loops of the pouch. Generally I manage to make two improvised belts out of one set of suspenders.
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swiffer
Jun 19, 2010 2:56 pm
I am an idea man.I have to be.I see you are a very knowledgeable man from your profile.A teacher of science and math.Wow i would like to meet you some day and have a conversation. I do not have a higher school education like you i have a day to day education that takes design and math to the practical level. For 34 years i have been a masonry house builder.[Stone ,brick and block] My sons now run the job sites but with all the paper work involved these days i keep busy keeping up on that.
bikerboy
Jun 20, 2010 3:52 am
you guys take the fun out of the belt Im proud to have a tan line from my strap.While at the beach it makes a great conversation with the babes.they complain about bra straps I brag about mine.works for me

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swiffer
Jun 20, 2010 1:27 pm
Bikerboy ,In the short time i have been on here i can tell you are whole different breed of humankind.

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Oct 14, 2011 6:46 pm
Hi there Swiffer, I know its been a long time since you originally posted this, but am very interested in the "trigger" you refer to. I also wear suspenders or braces as we call them here but the only problem I find is that the clasps (trigger) keeps coming loose. I also wear Levis most of the time but have resorted to dungarees for work as they're more comfortable and won't fall down. Thanks again, Colm