Has anyone compared the Awestomy wrap with the Ostomysecrets classic? I ordered the awestomy in a size larger but find it way too constricting-I can barely put it on and then can barely breathe, much less think I’d have any room for output! Is the classic wrap more flexible? I now have learned that in my 8 weeks since surgery I have a hernia (this was present from the beginning but doctors only saw me lying down) and the belt has been on backorder, and I have a protruding stoma that needs protection. So....I’m thinking a hernia belt, a plastic guard and a wrap. I will also add that I live in a warm climate. Im fine in the morning but by noon I’m exhausted and in some slight pain- I assume from the hernia. Everyone has been great in making suggestions on this forum- thank you! Hi Lisaj . Welcome to the group . Sorry I can't say that I have tried the classic wrap but I do wear the basic ActiveWear series 1 wrap by Pouchware . I like it because it does help to cancel and also has the pocket to hold the bag for support so its not just pulling down on everything and I can wear it outside my pants and I don't worry about smashing the bag . I do get some pancaking depending on what I eat but its not really an issue it can be pushed down or I just roll the top of the wrap down for a minute and things settle . The ostomy classic one looks to me to be way to tight and restrictive . Like you say leaves no room for output . Hope this helps in some way . Proctectomy , Ileostomy , Ulcerative Colitis Hi Lisaj, I've used (and reviewed) both. The OstomySecrets wrap seems more stretchy, but it also seems to stretch out over time and no longer has the same shape it once had. I don't expect these to last forever, and it's still usable, but it is something I've noticed. It is important to make sure you're getting the right fit - you never want something to be too tight over your stoma, but you want it tight enough to offer support. The hernia complicates things a bit, and quite honestly, you may need to experiment to find a combination of products that work for you. I can only guess that having a hernia belt and wrap over it will make things more sweaty, but some hernia belts (like the stuff from Nu-Hope) are designed to be more breathable and may help in this regard. Just your friendly neighborhood ostomate. Hi again Lisaj . As Eric mentioned nothing will last forever . The Active Wear series 1 wrap that I use can loosen up a bit on the bottom edge after wearing it a couple days (I only wear during the day) but I haven't had a problem with the elastic band yet . After washing it seems to tighten back up a bit . I bought 1 to try then 2 more later so I could wash and alternate wearing them . One thing I like about the Active Wear compared to the classic wrap is the pocket for support . I live in a pretty hot climate and as suggested to me by others on here I use baby powder to help be more comfortable . Proctectomy , Ileostomy , Ulcerative Colitis Thanks and good to know!
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