Attention all knickers pickers or an underoo guru
Today, I am test-driving some new knickers, underoos, drawers, underpants—whatever you call them—which I have purchased on Amazon. They appeared to be ideal for all my ostomate requirements, namely:
Comfort
Support of the ole' belly bag as well as the old bag
Eliminate the need for separate hernia support belts or “dealer add-ons” as I refer to them
Minimize the appearance of a “pregnancy look” (especially at age 80 or if you are a male). I am guessing everyone, unless you are pregnant!
In my teen years, okay that was a long time ago but I remember them fondly, I was indoctrinated to “hold that belly in” so those pencil skirts would look good. Although, at under 5' they made me look like a well-sharpened pencil. Anyway….
This indoctrination has been with me my entire life.
As my parastomal hernia continues to protrude, I continue to try and conceal this unwanted bulge. To date, leggings and skinny jeans have been my saviors in terms of concealment, fashion, and most importantly, comfort! As it grows, these are becoming less supportive and concealing. Posts on this site, by both men and women, have prompted me to further investigate alternatives. So, today I test-drive….
Please note: these would not be ideal if a pouch has a “vent” as I believe a certain amount of air needs to be in one's pouch to avoid pancaking and permit down flow. Not to mention, our stomas need some space (spoiled entity). Also, as I have stated in past posts, I use a “dab” of baby oil in my pouch to make it “Teflonized” for downward flow—wish me luck in my test drive today! Thanks, jb
