I want to support my ostomy bag while I walk on a treadmill, but I don't want it to confine or cause
any back up to the wafer and cause a leak. My shorts are snug, but are an expandable fabric. "Yes, I find that compression gives output little room to fill the bag, so it will often push it back towards the wafer and cause a leak, like you’ve experienced."
Do you have any suggestions?

I have had my illeostomy for 50 years. I have never had a leak when going to the gym. Maybe it's because I don't wear tight shorts. I just wear loose shorts. Give it a try.

My daughter is getting married in Dec and I am looking for a dress that will hide my Ostomy appliance. These suggestions are fantastic.My device is high, a little above belly button and my flange bulges out when I sit. Any suggestions?

Congratulations to your daughter, Claire!

Are you working with a seamstress to get your dress fitted? If so, this would be something to bring to their attention, as I'm sure they have creative ways to give your appliance support and concealment without needing to use other products.

However, if that's not an option, have you considered any stoma wraps or even support belts (i.e. StealthBelt)? Their success does often depend on how quickly and how fully your bag fills, but generally speaking, they can help to flatten things up front.

I am a bit new to the ostomy world. I was diagnosed with RectalColon Cancer and had to remove my rectum and ended up with a stoma on my pant line which caused a massive hernia. Had a second surgery for hernia repair and stoma replacement. I now have a Sigmoid Stoma. Because of the location it's hard for me to find supplies as I am very short with a short torso. However, I was wanting to know what clothes are best for me to wear. I love wearing my pants but I am still healing from 2nd surgery. Also, do you know if there is a pattern for ostomy covers?

Michelle, I also have a sigmoid stoma for the same reasons as you. I’m sorry that your surgeon didn’t do a better job of planning where to locate your stoma. It doesn’t need to be right at your waistband line. My stoma is a few inches below my waistband, so I can wear regular trousers. You might have to look at pants that have a different waistline - above or below - than you’re used to. If that doesn’t work for you, you might want to look at an elastic waistband. I wore yoga pants for a long time after my surgery, but I don’t need to now. Also, have a look at Vanilla Blush company in Glasgow, Scotland. They make ostomy wear that includes bathing suits. I bought a hernia binder belt from them after my hernia surgery, and I really like it. I don’t use ostomy covers, but I know that others on this site will help you with that.

 Laurie 

Hi Michelle Rendon ... welcome to VO!! 

My stoma was placed right at my waiste line for all my clothing as well! Like Laurie, I wore yoga type pants or leggings until I healed & figured things out.  You are already so ahead of the game by finding  VO!! ERIC has set up a very informative,  beautiful, friendly & respectful site here for vegan & non -vegan alike. 

Laurie suggested using a seamstress or someone who does repairs % alterations  & fitting to clothing.  Our local lady has come in very handy for me.  I know how to sew, but having someone who works the way she does has been amazing for me. 

Last spring, I was tired of leggings & just craved my jeans back something fierce.   I finally went to Walmart & bought myself a pair of maternity pants & I plan on going back for more.  I had to take my first pair in a bunch but I still used the elasticity of the front panel for comfort over my ileostomy.  They are much softer then leggings.  After finding a few "long enough" shirts, I started to feel more in control of my clothing again. 

I have developed vision issues with my eyes, a lot of inflammation, so I can't be online as much & reading instructures for a new sewing machine gas been difficult.  But a few years back I had found a pattern for pouch covers on line & I even bought some cool material to make several covers with. 

Just Google " ostomy pouch covers" and see what comes up.  They are pretty easy to make. I hope this is helpful... . . .  .  .  . 

Thank you but my stoma is no longer on my waist line or pant line. I had to have a stoma replacement and it's now 2.5 to 3 nches below my belly button on the left side. I do make my own clothes but jeans are hard for my. I have started making corsets and adjusted the patterns to fit according to my stoma. I will definitely look up ostomy pouch covers again and see if I can find any. Thank you for the tips and your story. I do hope you recover from your eye inflammation.

Thank you for the tips, I will look into the Vanilla Blush company and see what they have for me.

Michelle