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Apr 26, 2022

Seeking Help with Peristomal Hernia Belts

This topic is about a person who had a colostomy in August 2021 and developed a painful peristomal hernia right behind their stoma. To help with the discomfort, they created a custom support belt and have put together detailed, illustrated instructions on how to make it. They want to share this information with others who might find it useful but are unsure how to do so.

Here are some helpful suggestions and insights:

1. The instructions are detailed and include diagrams, which could be very useful for others who want to make or adapt the belt.

2. If you're looking to share the PDF, consider taking screenshots of each page if that makes it easier to post.

3. Many people in the community have made their own belts, and sharing your PDF would likely be appreciated.

4. Use the "Contact Us" link on the site to ask the administrators how best to upload or attach a PDF. The support team is known to be very responsive.

5. If uploading a PDF isn't possible, take screenshots of each page and upload them as images. If you can't post them directly, try adding them to the site's "Pictures" section.

6. For three pages, take three separate photos or screenshots.

7. You might want to think about patenting your belt design before sharing it widely.

8. Someone suggested that fresh pineapple might help with pain relief and recommended reaching out to ostomy supply companies for additional support.
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