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Ostomy Hernia Belt
Colostomy Hernia Prevention & Support
Have you or a loved one has had a colostomy, ileostomy, or similar surgery? If so, your physician may have recommended that you wear an ostomy hernia support belt. These belts help support the ostomy appliance—including an ostomy bag—that a surgeon attaches during the surgery. The belt keeps your ostomy bag in place as it fills with bodily waste.
The Stealth Belt is one of the most comfortable and discreet ostomy hernia support belts on the market. Unlike other belts and wraps, the Stealth Belt is virtually undetectable. It wraps tightly around your abdomen, offering outstanding comfort, security, and support.
Who Needs an Ostomy Hernia Support Belt?
Ostomy surgery, which is necessary when the body cannot push waste through its regular path, might be necessary because of a congenital disability, bowel disease, cancer, or another medical condition. The surgery redirects the bladder’s or bowel's waste to flow through an opening in the abdomen to an ostomy bag. A surgeon creates an opening called an ostomy and installs a bag over it to collect waste.
The stoma, which is the Greek word for “mouth,” is a small, nozzle-like object that protrudes from the ostomy. It is pinkish red and moist like the inside of your mouth. Although a stoma might look angry and painful, it lacks nerve endings, so it experiences no sensations or pain.
When an ostomy bag fills with waste, it becomes heavy and can tear at or detach from the stoma. An ostomy hernia support belt keeps the pouch stable and secure as it fills. It also reduces the risk of damage to the stoma.
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The Benefits of an Ostomy Hernia Support Belt
Ostomy surgery is a lifesaving procedure that leaves physical and emotional scars. It can decrease a patient’s quality of life and lead to poor body image, social isolation, and depression. An ostomy hernia support belt can help improve physical discomfort and emotional distress.
Provides Physical Comfort
Usually, a full ostomy bag will pull on the stoma, causing physical tension. Also, if it’s not secure, the bag will move and bounce when you are active. Keeping the bag steady, the Stealth Belt helps prevent it from detaching from or snagging the stoma.
Ostomy surgery increases your risk of developing a hernia. A hernia is the bulging of tissue or an organ through an opening in the abdomen. The Stealth Belt ostomy support belt reduces the risk by preventing the defect formation that can result in a hernia.
Eliminates Rashes
Ostomy bags often cause rashes by repeatedly rubbing against the skin. Because the bag rubs against the same area repeatedly, the rash can become painful and infected. A well-fitted ostomy belt like the Stealth Belt keeps the bag stable against your abdomen, eliminating the risk of irritation.
Prevents Leaks
During ostomy surgery, a surgeon will tightly fit an ostomy bag around the stoma. However, the seal can become loose if the bag tugs against the stoma. A leak can lead to an embarrassing mess.
The Stealth Belt is a well-designed ostomy belt that keeps the bag in place, offering such extraordinary support that you can wear it while exercising and swimming without fear of dislodging the bag.
Improves Confidence
Beyond the physical impact of wearing an ostomy bag, many people experience reduced self-esteem and confidence following ostomy surgery. Patients worry that people will be able to spot the bag bulging through their clothes. A well-designed ostomy belt wraps like a second skin around the contours of your body to conceal an ostomy appliance.
How to Choose an Ostomy Hernia Support Belt
Most ostomy patients wear belts during the day and also while they sleep. As a result, you want to choose a belt that makes comfort and security a priority. The Stealth Belt manufactures several styles of belts to fit various body shapes and activity levels. The manufacturer uses the highest-quality fabric that is flexible and strong enough to keep you secure, even while participating in extreme sports.
Some of the main benefits of the Stealth Belt include:
- Customizable by style, color, and fabric
- Patient-designed to ensure it meets the needs of its wearers
- Lightweight, comfortable, and flexible to meet every lifestyle
- Snug fit of your body’s contours and under clothing discreetly
- Rigorously tested to provide maximum protection, support, and security
Stealth Belt: Founded by an Ostomy Patient
in 2008, Richard O’Hamill founded our business as an ostomy patient who designed the first Stealth Belt to improve his comfort and confidence. He quickly recognized how his invention improved his own quality of life and became determined to help other patients feel the same.
When you purchase a Stealth Belt, you're supporting a company that has a genuine stake in improving the lives of ostomy patients.
