A possible option to help with the stoma dome sliding around is to apply a strip of Velcro tape over top of the dome (and even a cross pattern) with a corresponding Velcro tape on the inside of the stealth belt, pouch cover or equivalent product. It may help prevent shifting of the dome. A couple of my clients have done this with the Convatec stoma guard as an alternative to wearing the one inch belt over top of the stealth belt or pouch cover. Medical tape is used to hold down the wings of the stoma guard onto the pouch.

Hi Neal, thanks for the tip!

I know that many ostomates are crafty, and find ways of getting certain products to work better for them, so I appreciate the suggestion.

So, I am looking for a guard I can wear in conjunction with stealth belt pro for running. During mild runs I have noticed aggrevation from stealth belt only. Is this a good solution?

I haven't found an adequate hard stoma guard that works well with any horizontal support band. The hybrid StealthBelt is a compromise, as it offers built-in stoma protection.

The problem is that you really can't put a hard guard over the belt - it would have to go inside of it, and that would greatly restrict the flow of output and cause pancaking and/or leaks.

When you say you notice aggravation - do you mean the belt rubs on your stoma or is this happening in other places?

Eric, I found this really interesting, thank you. Your a bit of  dare devil in the park aren't you? Good for you. Not me at all. Anyways, if that pretty young lady behind you is yours, tell her I said she is pretty young lady. So blond! Watch out Eric...she will get older quickly!

I was wondering if the sliding would settle if you placed some velcro dots on the piece that is stuck to your tummy and the material facing it, maybe in three or four places.  Craft stores and sewing stores cell them with sticky behind them and I think that might hold the bag in place allowing the guard to stay put. Have you thought of wearing the guard on a bit of a  sideways direction under the covers you wear? Myself, I would be interested in using this item when I travel, I have made my own seat belt covers with foamy on each side, and this helps for my issues to some degree. When I travel I do not drink as many fluids as I would like and therefore I get a thicker output that wants to ride up before going down. So I think the stoma guard,  if it stayed in one place would be good for kind of forcing the stuff down into the bottom rather then up. What do you think?

Posted by: LK

I was wondering if the sliding would settle if you placed some velcro dots on the piece that is stuck to your tummy and the material facing it, maybe in three or four places.  C

The problem is that there's no real way to prevent the front face of your ostomy bag from sliding without applying pressure on the face of it (which is how other stoma guards work). 

You may be able to secure the back of your bag with some velcro dots, but the front would still slide. 

If you do end up trying these and you find a way to make them better, please let me know! 

Hi Eric… thank you for all your reviews, I’m three months in now with my colostomy and your input is very helpful. I agree completely on the stoma dome… the fact that it moves and presses against the sides and top of my stoma, due to the bag movement is uncomfortable. However I find it extremely helpful when wearing it with my stealth belt while swimming/boating… and my ostomy secrets daily flex belt. As these limit it’s movement. Thanks again!

Glad it works for you :)

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If you do end up trying these and you find a way to make them better, please let me know! 

Hi Eric.  I used mine just last week for riding roller coasters (Lagoon Amusement Park in Salt Lake City, Utah).  In fact, I'm putting it back on tomorrow and Thursday for more of the same.  So far, amusement parks are the only reason that I've used this (or any) guard.  About a month ago, I was at the park, and on one of the roller coasters, an attendant pushed the black bar down very hard right onto my stoma, and it locked there.  Not wanting to cause a scene, I just let it be.  I was not wearing my guard that day, and I spent that ride (and the rest of the day) trying to stick my hand between the bar and my stoma for some protection.  Silly thing is that I had this guard sitting in a drawer at home.  Last week's rides with the guard were very different.  I felt very protected and did not obsess over my stoma at all.  It was great, and I was very comfortable on all of the rides.    

I do also find that it does move around when the outer layer of the bag moves.  I wear a wrap from Ostomy Secrets, and it tends to solve most of that issue for me.  Also, I keep my bag pretty empty, so that helps to prevent the sagging and displacement of the guard.  

Overall, I like the guard, but only wear it for rides.  I'd love to wear it for normal everyday use because I really like the protection, but I find that it makes my stoma pretty obvious through my shirt.  That's not a big deal, but I really like to avoid bulk there when I can. 

Take care.  I'll ride some roller coasters tomorrow for you!

@glenn-giroir Awesome stuff! Yes, please ride one for me 😄😄😄🎢🙆‍♂️

I got this stoma guard and love it!

https://www.ostomyresolutions.com/ostomyresolutions-order

Glad you like it, Kevin! I did a review on that guard here: https://www.veganostomy.ca/ostomy-resolutions-stoma-guard-review/

Thanks for the review. I want to buy one of those guards. Have you try the convatec guard?

Valérie

If it's still that little while plastic one (I have a few photos in this post https://www.veganostomy.ca/guide-stoma-guards/) then yes, but many years ago. It's nice and small, but slides around, so it's not ideal.

Thanks for the reply. I will try it. Because convatec send me one for free. :)
I need it at work. I'm a nurse with elders. sometimes I hit my stoma on furniture or when I move patients.

I hope it works for you, Valerie.

If you find that it does help, but you'd like something better, you've got plenty of other options to choose from :)

My husband has used the stoma dome for years but is running out of the the replacement velcro hooks. he has some of the loops but not the hooks ...I have not been able to find them anywhere. I have checked amazon and eBay...what can I use instead? Nancy LeForce

Hi Nancy,

I had someone on YouTube say the same thing about not being able to get those Velcro strips!

My suggestion would be to either visit a local hardware store, Amazon, or even a dollar store for packs of Velcro that you can either cut into the appropriate size/shape you need. Or use whatever premade Velcro strips/dots you can find until the official ones become available again.

Since the hook portion on the StomaDome itself shouldn't need to be replaced often (or at all), I'd go with an “industrial” Velcro backing to keep it more secure.

Good luck!

Hi Nancy, There is another protector called Siil. It’s pretty similar and pretty well priced 😀