Topic Explanation:
The forum topic is about how ostomates deal with wearing seat belts while driving, considering the potential discomfort and risk to their stoma. The initial post describes the author's method of looping the shoulder strap over their right knee to avoid pressure on the stoma.

Advice and Insights:
- Some users have found ways to make wearing seat belts more comfortable, such as using a clothes peg to prevent the belt from getting tighter, requesting buses with redesigned seat belt options, using foam covers for seat belts, and using a clip on the stomach belt to clip the shoulder belt away from the stoma.
- Some users have obtained medical certificates from their doctors to exempt them from wearing seat belts due to their medical condition.
- There are various stoma protectors available, such as Stoma Guard, Stoma Shield, and custom-made protectors, which can be attached to the bag to prevent pressure on the stoma from the seat belt.
- Some users have found creative solutions, such as using a plastic ice cream box or a tightly rolled towel to protect the stoma from seat belt pressure.
- It's important to wear the lap belt low and snug over the pelvis at the beltline, not over the stomach, to ensure the seat belt works properly and does not cause harm to internal organs.
- Some users have shared their personal experiences and choices regarding wearing seat belts, emphasizing the importance of personal freedom and individual decision-making.
- There are safety concerns related to not wearing seat belts correctly, as demonstrated by crash test footage showing the potential consequences of wearing seat belts incorrectly in an accident.
- Some users have found ways to position the seat belt to avoid pressure on the stoma, such as affixing the belt when there is no passenger in the seat and then sitting on the seat and pulling the diagonal strap across, leaving the horizontal strap affixed behind them.

Stoma Protection Devices:
- Stoma Guard, Stoma Shield, and custom-made stoma protectors are available to attach to the bag to prevent pressure on the stoma from the seat belt.
- Some users have used pads on the seat belt strap to cushion the belt pressure on the stoma.
- A plastic "dome" with an open bottom, called Stoma-Dome, is available on Amazon, which attaches to the bag using special Velcro crescents to protect the stoma and allow the use of a seat belt without pressure on the stoma.
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