Seeking Recommendations for a Wide Ostomy Belt in Canada

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Spouse
Feb 01, 2025 4:57 pm

My wife currently has several narrow ostomy belts provided free of charge from manufacturers.  Recently her Surgeon and Ostomy Nurse recommended that she use a wider belt to provide better support.  I've been looking at the Nu-Comfort but they don't seem to want to sell their products as they have not responded to any of my email enquiries.  Just wondering if anyone can recommend a wide belt (preferably something available in Canada) for an ileostomy?

AlexT
Feb 01, 2025 5:39 pm

There’s all kinds of belts on Amazon. 

 


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Those are just the first couple that popped up. The NU-Hope belts take some specific measurements, you may want an ostomy nurse to help you with that if you don’t feel comfortable with measuring correctly. As far as who ships what to Canada, no help there. Good luck. 

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SusanT
Feb 01, 2025 6:16 pm

Nu-Hope and Stealth were recommended to me by my ostomy nurse. 

I've had no luck getting information from Stealth even after their recent management change. I need a custom belt due to having 2 ostomies so I need information to order but you may be fine ordering off their website.  

But Nu-Hope was responsive. 

Hugo
Feb 01, 2025 6:55 pm

I found it impossible to figure out the correct measurements for a belt online.  As AlexT suggested, try to get an ostomy nurse to help you.  I did and have ordered a belt from Nu-Hope for my parastomal hernia.  

bobwilson5999
Feb 01, 2025 7:11 pm

Yup, I got a Nu-Hope belt.  No prob, available in Canada.  Check here:

https://www.canmeddirect.ca/ostomy-products/shop-by-brand/nu-hope/nu-comfort-belts.html

or just use Google  "Nu-Comfort Ostomy Belt +canada"

I didn't have a problem measuring, just followed the directions.  Bear in mind as well that these belts are adjustable and are elasticized.

 

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Spouse
Feb 02, 2025 5:02 pm
Reply to AlexT

Thanks, it was the first place I looked.  We have a similar selection, albeit more expensive, on Amazon.ca but I don't rely on their reviews as many are made up and the products are not from any recognized, reputable brands.  

Spouse
Feb 02, 2025 5:03 pm
Reply to bobwilson5999

Thanks.  Right under my nose!  That is the company that we get my wife's ostomy supplies from so I'll give it a try.

Spouse
Feb 02, 2025 5:05 pm
Reply to SusanT

Thanks.   Nu-Hope never responded to my emails.  Someone else pointed out that their belt is available from the company we order our ostomy supplies from so I will give it a try.

Spouse
Feb 02, 2025 5:06 pm
Reply to Hugo

Thanks.  We have an Ostomy Nurse who is currently visiting monthly so I'll ask her to help figure out the size of the Nu-Hope belt.