Just got this in the mail today. I wear Hollister bags.
https://www.siilostomy.com/en/ostomy-belt/
It's a tad snug, but I didn't worry about falling poop or anything while out today. It does hold my stoma (and surrounding hernia) in tighter to make me look better. Just afraid it'll be so snug my poop won't come out my stoma when it needs to.
Probably won't sleep in it, but will wear it when doing light chores around the house or out in public.
Report back after you've worn it awhile.
All my belts leave the stoma open. I do have one belt with a prolapse strap that gently compresses the stoma. I use it for formal occasions.
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Not blowing my own trumpet or anything, but I was at the healthiest I had ever been prior to getting UC symptoms. I was eating very healthy and exercising 6/7 days. I'd love to know if any lifestyle factors affect UC, but I suppose I'll have to wait until they figure out what causes it.
I've been trying to occupy myself by being in contact with friends often, but some days I am really not in the mood and find it hard to drag my mind away from what ends up being a mountain of thoughts. I suppose it's all part of the learning process and I'm sure it'll happen less with time. This website has been great so far. It's great to be able to write this sort of stuff down and chat with people that understand what's going on. For that, I thank everyone on this website.
Thanks,
Hamish.
Your poop will flow. You may get some pancaking if you wear it the majority of the time.
