Life shouldn’t stop because you have an ostomy. In fact, ostomies are often a second chance at living a full and productive life. That doesn’t mean, though, that you don’t need a little help along the way.
Stomas are delicate — they’re the point at which your intestines poke through the abdominal wall so that waste can exit your body. They don’t have any nerves, so they don’t feel pain, but they do have blood vessels and can become irritated and even bleed a little if you and/or your pouching system move too much, or an excitable pet jumps up and hits your belly, or someone hugs you too tightly.
The best thing you can do for your stoma and your peace of mind is to go for both support and protection.
SIIL Ostomy’s support belt offers stabilizes your pouching system by holding it against your body, giving it full support. It’s made of breathable organic spandex, allowing for superior comfort (it’s so comfortable, I forget I’m wearing it), and it comes in sizes from XS-3XL, so you can always get one to fit. It also supports pouching systems from all the major manufacturers. It’s even covered by most insurance plans as a medical appliance.
SIIL’s patented Stoma Protector® provides a hard shell that attaches to your pouch with Velcro® strips. With the protector in place, you don’t have to worry about energetic animals or kids accidentally pushing up against the stoma.
SIIL Ostomy is here to support and protect you along your ostomy journey. Let us know how we can help you live your best life.
[Full disclosure: Miriam Ruff is both an ambassador for and an affiliate of Madrid-based SIIL Ostomy. She advocates for ostomates on their behalf.]
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