I'm going blind (and not finding what I know must be out there) looking at the websites -- so maybe someone can lead me in the right direction.
I'm interested in getting a support belt. Not one of the narrow ones that attaches to the pouch and just holds it down better against your body.
Something wider (hopefully not too cumbersome) that goes around the body, supports the abdominal area, and accommodates a vertical ileostomy appliance.
I'm fairly active but have never had great abdominal muscles and was told and retold about being careful about hernias. I'm thinking that such a belt would perhaps prevent hernias and also make me feel more 'protected' for some activities like full-contact gardening, heavyweight grocery shopping, and UFC competitions (not lying about the gardening and groceries)
Anyone wear or know of such an item?
Many thanks
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