Many people who get an ostomy aren’t aware of the risk of developing a peristomal hernia, but it’s one of the most common post-surgical complications. Tissue can push through the weakened abdominal wall where the stoma comes out, and at that point, it means more surgery to repair the problem. It doesn’t happen all at once. Instead, it occurs gradually over time, with slow and steady pressure on the peristomal area.
Preventing a peristomal hernia is actually easy, and it can save you a lot of pain and grief later on. The trick is to support your ostomy effectively and distribute the pressure, so the inner tissues relax and don’t bulge through the opening.
If you have any kind of ostomy, ask yourself — Do you:
- Lift and bend a lot?
Routinely exercise?
Cough frequently?
Have weak core muscles?
Want long-term protection?
If the answer is yes to any of these, then you can benefit from wearing the SIIL ostomy belt.
Made of breathable organic spandex, it comfortably moves with you while holding your pouch securely in place with its discrete inner pocket and reducing abdominal strain, whether you’re walking, bending, riding a bike, or even swimming. It comes in sizes ranging from XS-3XL, and it works with all major brands of pouching systems.
Its loop-and-hook closure makes it easy to fasten and remove, it won’t roll or bunch up, no matter what you’re doing, and it’s so comfortable, you may forget you even have it on.
Do your stoma a favor by protecting it no matter what you’re doing with the SIIL ostomy belt.
To learn more about how SIIL Ostomy supports ostomates in all aspects of their lives, visit our website.
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