I am an avid golfer who is looking for advice on what support belt I should purchase to keep the colostomy system I have in place while making full swings with my golf shots.
I have a two-piece Convatec bag system. I had the bag installed on March 6, 2025.
Thanks for any suggestions people have from personal experience and success.
Jay
Hi Jay. I'm not a golfer, but you may want to check out a Stealth Belt. I'm sure you will get a lot of suggestions from other members on here.
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G-Day jsweeney1455,
Talk with your stoma nurse and ask for her advice. You're only a few weeks after your operation, so don't go swinging away until you are fully healed. The outside might look healed, but the inside takes a lot longer. You're better off waiting until all is OK, then enjoy your golf.
Regards, IGGIE
I too am an avid golfer. I've had my ileostomy since 11/2013, and I use a Coloplast one-piece drainable system. Many years ago, I purchased a pull-on Stealth Belt and loved it. I now have three that I alternate. It keeps the bag close to my body; it doesn't flop around. An added benefit is that I have probably not had more than five or six leaks/blowouts since I started using a Stealth Belt.
Is this the stealth belt that costs about $150, or is it the stealth belt on Amazon that costs about $40?
They seem to be similar, but the quality is what matters most to me. Which one did you purchase? Or can you send the link to the website so I can purchase the correct belt?
Thank you. It is great to hear from someone who actually uses the belt.
Jay
Is this the stealth belt that costs about $150, or is it the stealth belt on Amazon that costs about $40?
They seem to be similar, but the quality is what matters most to me. Which one did you purchase? Or can you send the link to the website so I can purchase the correct belt?
Thank you. It is great to hear from someone who actually uses the belt.
Jay
First, Listen to Iggy!! Prolapse is NOT reversable & could lead to a surgical diseaster. Follow you MD, PT or Rn's advise & strengthen your core, carefully! Tried many belts. The free or insurance paid ones are cheap garbage. I found Stealth Belt, the best. Got 3 & use the horizontal ones the most. Their CEO has an Ileostomy & jogged a few mls in one. With the wafer NOT sticking on, It held his poop in. I have returned to hiking(ahh) & it works. Two yrs post op & look at my picture, The Highline Trl at Glacier NP. I too use a 2 piece Convetec. No leaks in over 3 yrs. Hollister, yuck
Thank you, this is very helpful.
My plans are for future use. I met with my doctor, and it looks like 6-9 months or more before I will be swinging any clubs, so I'm not looking to rush anything.
Thanks again.
Jay
I have ileostomy and my stoma is on my right side; little did the doctor know I play golf left-handed. I do use Convatec two-piece system, had 2 leaks in almost 3 years, and they were my fault. I use a hernia belt; it keeps everything close to me. I found flushable doggie bags on Amazon and always have four in my pocket. It's easy to drain my pouch standing, use a little TP, and drop it in the toilet; I'm gone. In my many years of using these bags, I have never plugged a toilet. They are also biodegradable, so when spending time in the woods, I use the bags, dig a hole, and I'm done. Golf: I also carry a full change in my golf cart and an empty coffee can for storage just in case (never used either, always prepared). Terry
Well, I am a urostomate since 2010 and an avid golfer also. While I don't know much about what other ostomates with ileostomies and colostomies go through every day, carrying a full bag (400+ milliliters) of urine hanging on your belly will stress you out. At least I can step behind a tree and empty the bag on the ground. I'm guessing that would not be the case for intestinal ostomates. I use a Nu-Hope belt to support the wafer and bag, plus a Lycra support band from OstomySecrets to keep the bag up close to my abdomen. I also use a StomaDome to add protection to the stoma. All of these are available online. Hope that helps. I was back to playing golf within 3 months of my surgery.
JMF
Go with the Stealth Belt Horizontal. It will cost you roughly $125.00.
I wore this belt for roughly 1 year and 8 months until I had my takedown. This belt allowed me to referee basketball and umpire baseball at the high school and collegiate level.
I wear a horizontal Stealth Belt for playing pickleball, and it makes me feel very secure. I wouldn't play without it!
I've been golfing with my ostomy for 5 years now. I was able to get back out within a couple of months. I've tried the Stealthbelt horizontal. While it does keep the belt secure, I had problems with "pancaking," which caused a buildup due to the lack of gravity for the output. I tried the diagonal "Pouchwear" belt and found that it works perfectly. The diagonal design allows for drainage while also keeping the bag secure. I would definitely recommend wearing a bag holder, as a loose bag will move too much during your swing. The last thing you want is to be at the range, have the club hit your flopping bag, and fall to the ground.
Another thing I recommend is using a 2-piece bag. While I still make stops at every restroom, in the event you have a suddenly full bag, you can remove it, put it in a Ziploc bag, and move on, all in less time than it takes for your partner to hit his shot.
I've also found that my solid color shirts give a pretty good outline of the bag and belt. I wear patterned shirts now that help disguise it. With the Pouchwear diagonal bag, you can still tuck in a shirt if needed.
As all my golf buddies went through UC and all the delays it cost me, I don't really care now if the bag is visible.
One last thing. If you ever said "Get your head out of your ass!" after a bad shot, you might have to find another way to scold yourself. If your buddies are like mine, they will casually say, "I didn't think you could do that anymore."
Hit 'em straight,
SharkFan