I need some help

I am going to my daughter's wedding on Saturday. I have nothing to wear. I have been shopping for hours looking for something to wear. My colostomy is more out front and very hard to hide. Does anyone have any ideas for me? I already have to go around my ex and his new wife. I don't want to be more uncomfortable thinking everybody can see my colostomy. Thank you.

Ahh, you poor little sausage. It's probably too late if it's this Saturday, but I use the wraps all the time now and they don't only hide everything, but they look and make me feel good as well. I really do hope you get sorted. Have a double something as soon as you can on the day and you'll forget all about it. Good luck and have a really special day.

Hi dg, I checked your pic...you're cute as a button and petite. I suggest looking for an Empire waist dress - I don't know if they call them that any longer, but I have a couple and they do well. (The dresses where the waist is right under your breasts and the rest flows out from there.) I don't know if it's a real formal wedding, but if not, an Empire top that's long enough to wear as a mini-dress with a classy pair of leggings to match (unless you're comfortable with no leggings - even better) and a pair of heels, maybe match a shrug with the outfit to class it up a bit more? Or even a top that is snug around your bust but starts flaring out from there (kind of like A-line but has a bit more swirl to it). They look similar to the top you have on in your pic, but just below the breast line, it starts flaring - there is no definitive waistline. That's a real hot look too. When I'm looking for something trendy and cute but not too young for my age, I like to look in the shops that have Plus size and Junior fashions in the same store. Prices are manageable, and you can usually put together a cute outfit. Where I go, the girls love to help you put things together. Plus, Wal-Mart has a hipster cut, spandex panty that is made by No Boundaries that holds you in a bit plus keeps the bag in place. It's not a girdle - the material is really thin and comfortable. They have two little bows above the leg areas on the front and a lace trim around the leg openings. But it stretches up over the top of the bag and doesn't move. I love having this panty when I need to get dressed up. I bought it to try and can't wait to get more in different colors. Plus, they are way cheaper than anything I have found on the sites that offer similar for ostomates. I hope this was helpful. Good luck finding something!

I don't have any fashion help, but I am praying and holding a good thought that you'll have a wondrous time at your daughter's wedding, free from anxiety and concern about anything. Here's to a day you'll look back on with fond remembrance as a strong woman who has overcome adversity. Many best wishes and blessings to you and your daughter.

I just wanted to say thank you for the ideas. I did find something to wear. My daughter was beautiful, and we all had a good time. Will post a picture soon. The double of something really helped too. Lol! Thanks.

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My daughter's wedding is in 7 weeks, and I am also scrambling for things to wear. I am just 3 weeks out from surgery and still trying to figure this all out. What to eat and drink. What to wear and not wear. Any suggestions are appreciated!

I'm sure our fashion editor Zywie will be able to help.

I can't help with the fashion but definitely don't drink carbonated drinks or drink through a straw...both cause gas!!! Raw veggies do also. Take beano or gasX and have a blast!!!!

I have learned to wear baggier shirts, and refrain from jeans when out in public.