What is a Stealth Belt?


Stealth Belt is a stylish ostomy support belt designed especially for ostomy and urostomy bag wearers.  Stealth Belt Ostomy Support Belt is worn around the waist to provide stoma, ostomy bag and urostomy bag support.  Stealth Belt provides comfort, ease in physical mobility and privacy for the ostomy bag or urostomy bag wearer. Stealth Belt Ostomy Support Belt keeps the ostomy bag in place snuggly against the body, in the stretchy pouch compartment helping to prevent the ostomy or urostomy bag from shifting or coming off. 



Can my Insurance provider reimburse me for my Stealth Belt?

Yes!

We have had great success with insurance companies providing a partial or full reimbursement for your Stealth Belt. Below are the Insurance Billing Codes and other information you may need to submit to your insurance provider for billing.

Assigned HCPCS Codes for DME Billing

HCPCS Code: A4396 OSTOMY BELT WITH PERISTOMAL HERNIA SUPPORT BELT

Custom Belts may need a letter of necessity. Using statements such as: "Custom or wider belt is required for large hernia to provide support or comfort." or "Custom belt allows the wearer the ability to function and perform activities of daily living" or "The support belt decreases the frequency of appliance changes" or Wearer is not a candidate for hernia repair."




How does Stealth Belt Ostomy Support Belt work?


Stealth Belt Ostomy Support belt has a pouch compartment that holds the ostomy bag inside, concealed from view.  Stealth Belt Ostomy Support Belt helps prevent the ostomy bag from shifting around, disconnecting from the flange, or falling off accidently. The secure Stealth Belt Ostomy Support Belt waist belt holds the ostomy bag as snuggly and securely to the body as possible.




Does the ostomy bag fit vertically or horizontally in the Stealth Belt Ostomy Belt?


Stealth Belt Ostomy Support Belt is made to hold the ostomy bag in a horizontal position inside the pouch compartment. The belt allows the ostomy bag to be secure above the waist line. The advantage to this horizontal placement is that it prevents pressure or restriction from clothing waist bands or waist belts.




How do I wash my Stealth Belt?


To machine wash fasten all belt closures to prevent the Velcro from sticking to other laundry items.  Machine wash your Stealth Belt on gentle cycle in warm water, using no bleach.  For extra care, you may place Stealth Belt inside a pillow case to wash.  Machine dry Stealth Belt on delicate cycle or drip dry flat.  For longer durability, you may hand wash and drip dry your Stealth Belt.




How do I put on a Stealth Belt Pro?

Insert your ostomy bag into the Stealth Belt pouch compartment as shown in the photo example above.  To fasten the waist band, insert the soft Velcro side of the belt between the two pieces of hard Velcro at the long end of the belt.  The soft side of the belt is sandwiched between the two hard Velcro ends for secure closure.  Size may be adjusted for your comfort.




Does Stealth Belt help with "leakage"?
 

Stealth Belt Ostomy Support Belt acts as an added barrier of protection if you have a leaking bag. In addition it helps keep the adhesive flange patch in place, so it won't come un-stuck from the stoma area as easily.

Because Stealth Belt Ostomy Support Belt holds the ostomy bag directly against your body, you may find you have less leaking problems while wearing Stealth Belt meaning you may require less ostomy care products.

Wearing Stealth Belt Ostomy Support Belt also gives you a few more minutes and added layers of material to get to the bathroom should you do have a problem with a leaking bag.  




How do you clean, empty or change the ostomy bag while wearing a Stealth Belt?

The zippered pouch on Stealth Belt Ostomy Support Belt provides easy access for cleaning, changing or emptying the ostomy bag. Simply unzip the bottom of the Stealth Belt and allow your ostomy bag to slide down and proceed to empty. (Rotation of ostomy bag on 2 pc. appliance may be neccessary.)




Do I have to take the belt off every time I clean, empty or change my ostomy bag?

If you wear a two piece system, the Stealth Belt Ostomy Support Belt will conveniently stay in place behind the ring clip against the flange adhesive patch while you clean, empty or change the ostomy bag. This allows you to use two hands to handle the ostomy bag, if necessary.

If you wear a one piece ostomy bag system, the One Piece Ostomy Bag Support Stealth Belt will easily slip off for changing your bag.




I wear a one piece non-drainable bag. Can I still use a Stealth Belt?

If your ostomy bag does not have a drain opening in the bottom of the bag you may need to pull the full ostomy bag through the hole in the pouch for emptying.  Please mention you use a one piece non-drainable when ordring to ensure  the stoma hole opening on your Stealth Belt accomodates the opening size you need.




I wear a two piece system.  How can I drain my ostomy bag when wearing a Stealth Belt?

The Stealth Belt Ostomy Support Belt has a zippered access opening so that the ostomy bag can be drained by opening the pouch access, while still wearing the belt.  There is only a small difference in the distance it will take to drain the bag in a normal vertical position.  The benefits far out weigh any difficulty you may have when draining for the first time. 




What happens when the ostomy bag fills?

The stretchy pouch outer layer of Stealth Belt Ostomy Support Belt allows the ostomy or urostomy bag to fill naturally inside the pouch compartment. The pouch compartment stretches when the ostomy or urostomy bag expands, then, the pouch shrinks back to its normal size for a sleek, stealthy look, when empty.

 


I have an active lifestyle. Can I really do all activities with Stealth Belt Ostomy Belt?

Stealth Belt Ostomy Support Belt allows full mobility and flexibility of movement for an active lifestyle. The belt can be worn for all your daily activities including running, dancing, aerobics, cycling, diving and swimming. Even extreme sports activities are OK with Stealth Belt Ostomy and Urostomy Support Belt.




Can I swim with the Stealth Belt Ostomy Support Belt?

Yes. Stealth Belt Ostomy Support Belt is ideal for all water activities. The ostomy belt will hold the ostomy bag in place so you can enjoy the water. The light weight material rapidly dries when you are out of the water.





Can I go to sleep while wearing Stealth Belt Ostomy Support Belt?

Yes. You can wear Stealth Belt Ostomy Support Belt twenty-four hours a day. Stealth Belt Ostomy Support Belt helps prevent movement and shifting around of the ostomy bag which can wake you up when you roll over or cause skin irritation. Stealth Belt also keeps the ostomy bag as flat as possible so you’ll be more comfortable while you sleep.  





Can Stealth Belt Ostomy Support Belt be used during intimacy? 

Yes. Stealth Belt Ostomy Support Belt will completely conceal your ostomy bag so it is not visible to others.  Stealth Belt Osomy Support Belt will also hold your bag as close to your body as possible to prevent the bag from shifting around.  Stealth Belt provides an aesthetic alternative to your ostomy or urostomy bag during intmacy.




Will Stealth Belt Ostomy Support Belt prevent my bag coming off or getting snagged?

Stealth Belt Ostomy Support Belt's patented design will keep your ostomy bag securely positioned to the side of your body. That mean no more worries about snagging your belt or you belt being jostled and knocked off.




I often guard my side because I worry about accidently hitting it. Will Stealth Belt help with this?

You no longer have to guard your side when you’re wearing Stealth Belt Ostomy Support Belt. You’ll have extra layers of protection and a strong waist belt closure system to keep your ostomy bag safely and securely around your waist.




Will people be able to tell I wear an ostomy bag?

Stealth Belt Ostomy Support Belt has a sleek, modern design that can be worn in pubic, with a bathing suit for example. Its design is similar to any waist pack you would put your sun glasses or wallet into. You won’t have to explain your ostomy bag, urostomy bag or your surgery to anyone unless you want to. Stealth Belt Ostomy Support Belt can be confidently worn in public while maintaining your privacy.   




How do I know if Stealth Belt Pro is for me?

Stealth Belt is for anyone who desires a life unrestricted by the insecurities that revolve around having a loose ostomy bag. The Stealth Belt Ostomy Support Belt is for active and lesiure lifestyles.


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