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Dog treat bag as an "ostomy pocket"... it works!

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Ok, so here's a really off-label use for something I've recently come across!

A while back, I posted photos about a product that is no longer available, which hangs off your waist band to make a small pocket to support the weight of your ostomy bag. See here. @arichards159 might find this next one of interest!

Recently, I came across another product by accident, which was designed to be used as a dog treat pouch, that goes inside your pocket. Made by Dogopal (manufacturer's page).

Since this product looks *very* similar to the one made for ostomy bags, but used a magnetic latch instead of hooks, the gears started turning in my head!

So, I ordered one, and gave it a try.

The quality is quite good, and the size is spot on!

The magnetic latch is genius, but it will not work well as an ostomy pocket through fabric like jeans or thick material. BUT... when placed face out and hanging off my waist band, it works incredibly well with the thin Lycra shorts I wear for cycling! This is a material that's too thin for the other Ostomy Pouch Pocket to work on, but it's thin enough for the magnet on the Dogopal product!

I thought it was worth sharing, since it's such a unique and relevant use case for us all. And, for those who are crafty, a modified version perhaps with a strong or wider magnet might just work with everything!

I've attached a photo from the manufacture, but let me know if any of you want more detailed photos!

 

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Just your friendly neighborhood ostomate.
~ Crohn's Disease ¦ Ileostomy ~


   
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