When living with an ostomy, finding ways to comfortably and discreetly conceal or secure the pouch can be important for many people. Here are some practical ideas and tips that might help:
1. When seeking advice on how to conceal an ostomy pouch, it's helpful to mention the pouch’s position, size, and the type of clothing you usually wear. Different solutions work better depending on these details.
2. Bandeau or tube-top method:
- You can use a bandeau, which is available at The Bay in Canada for about C$15, to wear around your waist.
- To make it easier to use, you might want to remove or cut off the shoulder-strap loops to tell the front from the back.
- This method holds the pouch snugly, but be aware that it might block the filter, which could lead to issues like pancaking and ballooning.
- You can see how this is done in a video on YouTube.
3. DIY T-shirt pocket:
- Cut a piece measuring 6 by 4 inches from the bottom of an old T-shirt.
- Use iron-on adhesive to attach this piece inside another T-shirt where the pouch hangs.
- For extra strength, double-fold the fabric’s sides and top before ironing it on.
- While this method doesn’t completely hide the pouch, it helps keep it from flopping around.
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