Hello, I had urostomy surgery with a bag 3 years ago. I haven't had to wear a suit and tie since, but I know that day is coming. Any tips on wearing a suit with a bag? Thanks🥰☺️
Maico250
Aug 30, 2025 4:19 am
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Posted by: ejbetty
Geekyjen,
Thanks for the reply. I will be seeing my doctor on Friday and mention Entyvio. I did not remain paralyzed for more than 2 days, but it was terrible and I was so scared. The doctors just used alot of xanax and other drugs like that to UN paralyze my joints that were being attacked by the remicade. Turns out I have been diagnosed with LUPUS. It is attacking my nervous system. I had ulcerative colitis in 1996 and they had to remove my colon. Had a J pouch for 10 years, until it started failing. I then got a permanent iliosomy, and I suffer from severe chronic diareha, and I dehydrate frequently. I recently had a proctectomy, and that is when the new autoimmune disorder, Lupus, appeared. I have had two hospital stays now because of the blisters and the paralyzing incident. I will be dealing with this forever now. I have just been working on acceptance.
I love this website because of wonderful people like you!
Betty
HenryM
Aug 30, 2025 9:10 am
I wore a suit every day for years, no problem. The suit jacket pretty much covers up the place where the bag is.
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Justbreathe
Aug 30, 2025 12:01 pm
As an ileostomate, I haven't got a clue - if your bag is similar to other equipment, it should be well hidden by a suit coat… If a leg tube is used, trousers would be great…. As you can see, I have no idea about urostomy requirements… Hope you will receive info from someone in the know… jb
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IGGIE
Aug 30, 2025 3:06 pm
G-day Maico250,
I would suggest that you make your bag smaller by using the IGGIE Clip by folding it over two or three times and then adding the clip.
See photo.
Regards, IGGIE
IGGIE
Aug 30, 2025 3:06 pm
G-day Maico250,
I would suggest that you make your bag smaller by using the IGGIE Clip by folding it over two or three times and then adding the clip.
See photo.
Regards, IGGIE
SusanT
Aug 30, 2025 4:43 pm
If I were a guy, I'd go with a leg bag. I think that would be the least noticeable option. (Women's pants are not as accommodating.)
If you don't want a leg bag, avoid stripes in the suit since the bag may distort the lines, making it more obvious. A random pattern would help, but tbh I cannot imagine any pattern subtle enough for a formal suit that would be any help. But then again, I haven't shopped for a man's suit in many years, so what do I know?
w30bob
Aug 31, 2025 5:55 pm
Hi Maico,
Had the same problem when my mom died and I had to play dress-up a couple of years ago. Assuming your stoma is above the belt line, you don't have too many options other than to keep it covered, as Henry and Beacher said. Rolling it up so far that it clears your belt just limits how much your bag will hold, and if you empty frequently or forget (since it will fill up much quicker), you're screwed. A leg bag won't work in this scenario either, but is an interesting thought if you could get your output to it. I ended up sewing a slit in my shirt to allow me to tuck my shirt in completely, yet let my bag hang outside my shirt and over my belt line..........and just kept my jacket buttoned. Some previously mentioned wearing larger pants with suspenders to allow their bag to go under their very loose pants' waist........and I guess this would work if you don't mind looking like an old geezer wearing suspenders. Another option would be a horizontal StealthBelt worn under your shirt, but that will depend on how close to your belt line your stoma is. We've discussed this topic before a number of times, and there are no new better ways that I'm aware of. Of course, if your stoma is below your belt, we wouldn't be having this conversation.......so nothing to add there. Let us know what works for you!
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