When I first got my bag of tricks, there was no one I could find that knew a thing... no ostomy nurse... nothing. My first belt was the elastic part of a back brace... cut it off and threw away the rest of the new brace. It was only 3" wide, so it didn't cover the whole bag and was a little too heavy.
Then I tried a cummerbund from a formal men's wear store... that was something trying to explain why I didn't care about color or style. I looked and worked better but was a bit expensive, I thought.
Then I found the internet... this site and a few ostomy belts, but wow... the prices were unbelievable... for me anyway. I gave in and bought one, and it was nice with the inner pouch and all and certainly looked better. When it began to wear some, I bought a different make, and the results were about the same.
Then I got a brainstorm... I got online and purchased a woman's black stretch tube top without the cup impressions... just a straight top. It cost me a whopping $3.99 and $3.75 shipping, I think it was. It works great... all day long... at night... with any clothing and great for swimming... it wicks away the water fast. I just ordered 3 more in different colors.
For the price... give it a try... I think most everyone would agree it's a pretty sweet deal.
Then I tried a cummerbund from a formal men's wear store... that was something trying to explain why I didn't care about color or style. I looked and worked better but was a bit expensive, I thought.
Then I found the internet... this site and a few ostomy belts, but wow... the prices were unbelievable... for me anyway. I gave in and bought one, and it was nice with the inner pouch and all and certainly looked better. When it began to wear some, I bought a different make, and the results were about the same.
Then I got a brainstorm... I got online and purchased a woman's black stretch tube top without the cup impressions... just a straight top. It cost me a whopping $3.99 and $3.75 shipping, I think it was. It works great... all day long... at night... with any clothing and great for swimming... it wicks away the water fast. I just ordered 3 more in different colors.
For the price... give it a try... I think most everyone would agree it's a pretty sweet deal.