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glenn.giroir
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@chrisandbagpus

I'm up for that.  😄


Ulcerative Colitis (1995)
Permanent Ileostomy (2019)
Doing what it takes to enjoy life to its fullest.


   
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sjlovestosing
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Just throwing in my two cents for what it's worth. I tend to be like Linda - a little on the reserved side when it comes to dressing with an ostomy. You'll never see me in a bikini!😂

Wraps do help for sure. I usually tuck my shirts in my jeans and wear a loose hanging and opened sweater or shirt on top of that. I am no fashion plate as I have dressed this way since High School when jeans and flannel shirts were the mode. (Back in the 70s, that is!)☮️

Stella



   
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glenn.giroir
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@sjlovestosing

My ostomy is pretty close to my belt line.  I have not been able to find a way to comfortably tuck my shirts since my surgery.  I've had to entirely rethink the way I dress, as I used to very often wear dress shirts tucked into slacks before my surgery.  I now still like to wear slacks, but I mostly wear nice polo shirts or Henleys and leave them untucked.  I wear undershirts (for comfort and insulation when cold) with a hole cut in them to pull the bag through, then I tuck the undershirt.  Then I wear the bag on the outside of my pants with a wrap to conceal everything.  I like how it feels. Funny how we adapt to our new situation.  


Ulcerative Colitis (1995)
Permanent Ileostomy (2019)
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sjlovestosing
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@glenn-giroir

Hi Glenn,

As women osomates, we do have more options out there for clothing then men. On my dressier days, I tend to wear long tunics over black jeans, which hides the obvious nicely. I've been trying to get my husband to wear his polos  casually, over his pants, but it's a lost cause!😂

Stella


 



   
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 LK
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@glenn-giroir...Glen...did you say Galaxy?? By chance, does it glo in the dark?? If so, I'm up for a roll myself!! lol! I actually recently found quilting fabric that has glo in the dark planets & stars on it! I'm a huge fan of our night sky!! Persiod Meteor showers are awesome when the whether is  good.  I  have thought several times of making a lacey cover for when I'm wearing a dress or nightgown but  finding glo in the dark fabrics, ugh... so cool for night time. You see,  my ROSE has her own creative & imaginary side so why not indulge her occasionally!! She does think she's a princess & needs catering too after all!! 


Linda


   
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