Ostomy clothing guide for men 

I had my colostomy a month ago. I felt compelled to let you know as soon as possible that I am so grateful for your videos. So very grateful. Thank you so much .

I'm so glad, grateful, to have found this video. You've relieved a great deal of my anxiety as I prepare to return to work next week for the first time after my colostomy surgery

This is a great informational video you have here. Thank you so much for thinking of us. I am still amazed just how many of us we actually are. I totally concur, the prep bag of emergency supplies and a spare change of clothes is a lifesaver. I have one in the back of the car,. I have only used mine once in the three years of my colostomy, but the three years of not having the worry of the what-ifs is well worth it. Just don't forget to rotate your supplies and keep them fresh and up to date.

Just watched quite a few videos on your tips for men! In my group the men were complaining about not being able to dress properly for work, in different jobs. Now I am not very good at the computer yet(my son teaches me, when I can catch him)! So I do not know yet how to put up the links from your videos to the group, witch is very frustrating, so I go back and try to type in exactly what the name of the video is for them to look up on youtube. And hope that they can find your fantastic videos! Thanks again, I find your videos to be the most helpful ones that I watch. You are helping a lot of ppl. out there that years ago, didn't have this great way of actually seeing how others cope and get on with there lives, living with an Ostomy! I have had my Ileostomy next summer, 30 years, and back then, there was nothing! I am so surprized myself that I have found a wealth of info on youtube, of Ostomates, like yourself, who give their time unselfishly, to help others, like myself......Chia.

I don't know how I stumbled on this video. I had an emergency colostomy five years ago. I suppose the surgeon saved my life, but he didn't do a very good surgery. The stoma was flat and didn't actually enter the bag through the barrier rings which made the bag a problem. I had very little support for how to wear the bag and options for clothing which really left me in the dark about the whole thing. I am not the squeamish type and taking care of the ostomy was not a big deal to me, but it was annoying at times. I wore the bag for a year before the colostomy was successfully reversed. This video was WONDERFUL. I wish I had known about this soon after having my colostomy. It would have made getting dressed and options for wearing the bag so much easier. The information this video contains is extremely helpful. THANK YOU. I know it will be very helpful for people who need this information.

As a new ostomate, I am very concerned about clothing options especially since my stoma is a bit high (just above umbilicus) your video was very helpful and reassuring. Thanks Cliff

As someone facing surgery in a few weeks I found this video very useful and uplifting. Thanks!

Video is very comprehensive. Have had my ostomy since 2014 so have considered all of what you suggested. Have gone with loose shirts and wearing my pouch outside my pants. When dressing up had to get pants TWO sizes bigger than what I usually wear and have opted for suspenders instead of belts. Thanks for the video and have subscribed.

Hello, and I hope this finds you well. I can't thank you enough for posting this, and other helpful ostomy videos. My husband had a successful ileostomy just yesterday, and for the past two weeks I've been scrambling to research products and garments to improve his quality of life. I worried I'd either be getting unnecessary items or the wrong products for his stoma. Your videos give me great comfort in this unfamiliar territory, but more importantly, peace of mind that my husband will be ok. We're starting this journey Hollister products, and I glimpsed a review you posted on 1 and 2 pieces ostomy bags from their company, so I'll take a look at that video as well. Thank you again for sharing your experiences with ostomy supplies and garments, I am overwhelming grateful.

Absolutely wonderful video! Men need to see this will help so much!

Hello Eric, thank you so much for getting back to me so promptly. I see that the vast majority of people I’ve watched on RU-vid suffer from Chromes Disease and require the stoma/ostomy whereas mine is due to both the paralysis, precancerous growths & serious incontinence problems. I will keep searching for someone who has had the stoma done due to paralysis and be able to return to my work in the Civil Service here in Ireland.. Thank you for getting back to me so quickly. Many thanks, MarkC

Thanks so much for those helpful tips. I am a new ostomate and your video showed me that there are a lot of products that can make me feel more comfortable about my ostomy. Thanks so much!!!

This video helped me tremendously. Just recently had an ostomy and worried about what to wear and how to wear it. Very helpful... Thank you

Thank you! This is very useful information for my husband. BTW, I would add that also shopping for T-shirts and shirts in Tall sizes is very helpful to conceal the pouch since they’re longer and you’ll have less issues with them riding up when you raise your arms and such. :)

I really appreciate you doing this video and any others you might have. There are not many places to go for education and information.

Thanks so much for the great info. I have had my colostomy for 3 years and all I have worn since has been athletic pants. So comfortable but I would love to wear a pair of jeans or more dressy pants once in a while. You have given me ideas that I can definitely work with. I really appreciate it.

Great video. Very informative and kept simple.

Thank you for this vid. My husband and I had our ostomy on our 14th wedding anniversary, 9/26/15 and it has been a little difficult for him. He's lost a lot of weight since the vid and just doesn't want to wear clothes. I bought him a few pair of sweats and when we go out, that is what he wears. I watch a lot of vids and this is the best one I seen and will encourage him to watch it with me next time. Very good tips and I thank you for them. Subbed.

I love my Chefs trousers no belt just a cord that's easily adjustable soft material but still look professional in black. If you find sweat pants the more comfortable option grab yourself some chefs trousers so you can look smart but still feel comfortable.

Thank you for this video. I going to have surgery the 16th of this month. I've been so worried about everything living with this. Your video has help me what I can use to feel comfortable going out in public. I've been so worried thank you for your video.

thanks for posting this video. I'm living with a colostomy bag and I do everyday exercise and lift weight. be thankful always for what you have

Thank you for the video. I had no idea there were this many options.

Great job! I hope you are monetizing this man. Very helpful.

No colon, still rolling. Coolest t-shirt I have ever seen. Thank you for your video.

just wear overalls. no belts, pants waist ban to worry about. plus overalls give you lots of space when bag fills with gas or air

Two days out of the hospital. This was very helpful, I now know some options that I can use. Thanks for the video it’s very informative.

This has been very helpful to me personally. Thanks for taking the time to do this.

Really great video. I'm 11 days away from a surgery to remove my bladder and I'm not getting a New-Bladder. These videos are extremely helpfull. Thanks for sharing this.

gave me insight of what is available for my husband as he begins a new way of life.. thank you

Thank you my hubby is 6 months on and we didn't know about stoma guards when he returns to work. Just waiting for all clear from cancer and normal service resumes x

Thank you very much, this video has been very helpful to me, I just had an ileostomy surgery 4 months ago. also I like the shirt on your website " no colon still rollin" its very encouraging.

Terrific and helpful video - much thanks for creating it. I'll return to it several times as I prepare for my cystectomy.

I've had a colostomy for about 10 years now and i didn't know that some of these thing existed. Keep in mind i'm 17 and in high school. I'm going to get some of these things

Great video. I am a week into my colostomy and this was the perfect video for me!!

Very helpful!! We're new to this so I can't tell you how much we appreciated finding your video!

Amazing video, thank you!

Very reassuring tips

Great video and so informative. My husband has an ostomy. He has a round figure if you know what I mean, clothing is definitely an issue for him. He tends to wear suspenders but I will definitely get him a size larger in pants/jeans. I think that will make a difference. Also I have searched for jeans/pants with an elastic waist, no luck, any suggestions? Thanks, the video was most helpful.

Good ideas I getting sick of wearing sweat paint hiked up to my ribs.😂

Thank you so much for this informative video. My partner is due RC surgery in the next few days and is worried sick about people seeing his stoma and bag but after watching this i don't think he has anything to worry about !

Thank you great information

Excellent video!!!!! Extremely informative and helpful!!!! Thank you so much!!!

I wear jeans from LL Bean that have stretch waist and I wear suspenders. Also I always wear a leg bag.

This is one awesome video, I'm passing this to my ostomate friends!

Very good well explained

Thank you for this video, so helpful.

Thank-you, lots of great information..

You and your videos are awesome! you are great!

Ostomy is in my near future . Thanks for your help .

Thank you making this video. You do great work and provide much needed information.

Thank you. I found this video helpful 1:37

Very well explained 👍

Thanks for the help. I am very reserved and stay at home alot.

Very good video. Thanks.

Thanks for the information.

Thanks for the great infos 👏🏼❤️

How well do the stoma guards stay in place during exercise/movement? And, thank you for being one of the few, and better, sources for us ostomates! I'm slowly adapting to my colostomy following colorectal cancer, and assuming I beat the five year survival odds, I'd like to be able to rough house with my toddlers and participate in sports. Thanks again!

very informative...thank you so much

Keep up the excellent work Eric

Thank you.

Can you do a version for women plz

Hi Mate, Thank you so much for the great information. I have question if you do any heavy lifting job does it effect your ability to finish the work since you stoma bag? Kind regards

Where can you buy most of the supplies you talk about. I get my ostomy supplies from Shield Healthcare in the Seattle area. Thanks

Where can I find that stoma guard?! I really need it! I have to wear dress clothes almost every day.

thank you very helpful

Thank you, my bladder just removed and now m going to buy stoma gear can you please share while wearing stoma guard how often you need to empty and any tip while I am out for couple of hours to handle it

Will all these products work with an urostomy pouch also. Everything I see or hear about is dealing with ostomys

In the UK , people who have to wear a surgical device on the side of the hip are exempt from not wearing a seat belt laws .

Hi. Great video my friend. I want to ask where can I buy acessories like belt which i saw from 4:30 to 5:00 minute of film and from 7:57 to 8:00 minute? Thanks for help.

Tudo perfeito maravilhoso

Where do you get high waisted underwear

A perfect example on how things are done in North America. However what happens when your Stoma is above your “belly button” and is a parastomal hernia? This question is pertinent to Northern England where I reside.😮😮😮

Any tips for a transgender guy that has his ostomy high up and still has wide female hips? Tried pulling pants over the bag and I think I put Steve Urkel to shame with the height; plus the wedgie was painful. Then I tried putting the waistband bellow the ostomy and if it is elastic it just slips bellow my belly and pitches painfully while staying above my hips on the sides and back.

great video man,, 1 thing to ask tho,, i had my surgery this time last week,, and im just wondering,, my stoma at the moment is hard as a rock,, in time, will it go abit softer than now,, im sure its just hard cos its swollen, but i just had 2 ask,, thank you,,

thanks for reply..my bag filter works one day only after that whenever gas release the bag will become balloon..in office very hard to remove air in my bag after every 10 mints..

Where can i buy a stoma guard, also do you have some website of where to buy different wraps..ive been using ostomysecrets com are there any others

Shirt and tie wearing is very difficult for me. Any suggestions. Have many fears about breaking or leaking.

how much are the stoma guards and where can I order them from ?

where i can get that stoma guard..i am in india

My biggest problem is, my favourite beach in the whole world is a clothing optional beach right here in Toronto, on the Toronto Islands, which are a group of several dozen small islands in Toronto harbour. I know it’s not for everybody, but as soon as I got over my shyness, I begin to enjoy the feeling of absolute freedom, and despite what people think or say, it has absolutely nothing to do with sex or sexuality, it’s just a wonderful way to enjoy nature at the beach, but now with the bag, I absolutely refuse to go because there’s no hiding it, and people can be pretty damn rude! I’ve always been a pretty strong man, and I’ve always had a really good body, I still have a good body, although I’m 50 now, I only went to the beach once shortly after I got my first ileostomy, and I will never go again because I will end up being arrested for knocking out every single jack ass that decided to make a crude and rude comment. It’s easy to say just be comfortable in your own skin, but it’s another thing to have literally hundreds of people pointing at you, giving you dirty looks, and asking you the most crude and stupid questions you can possibly imagine. My story is very long and complicated, but in total, over the past 30 years I’ve had 37 surgeries, which included seven different ileostomies, 2 k pouches and a j pouch, and after going through all that the last thing I need is a bunch of idiots driving me absolutely crazy, they completely ruin my time at a place that I used to love to go to. I can’t conceal because my stoma is just above my belt line, so I can’t even wear a bathing suit. It’s incredibly frustrating, but I already have enough problems in my life without having to face being arrested, for kicking the living snot out of some jack ass who desperately deserves it! I have no problem with people asking me polite questions, I’m all too happy to answer those questions, but when people start making rude remarks to a total stranger, I cannot remain silent, my conscience will not allow me to, I came close many times, to knocking some jack ass out cold after they’ve called me a freak, or even worse. It’s been so frustrating and maddening that through no fault of my own I can no longer enjoy the one thing in life I truly loved to do. I just wish there was a way to completely hide the bag without getting a barrage of stupid questions hurled my way!

Where can i buy this stoma guard? Can't find anywhere

What's the best place to put my colostomy bag? In or out of my pants? Can inside wear make leaks?

How about summer shorts

How to order I’m from Philippines

Finding it hard to locate seller of the protective belts. Any - suggestions?

THANKS A LOT OF INFO FOR A NEWBEE

link please

i am 25 year old and i have permenant colostomy bag..removed rectum due to cancer..

Clothing is naturally easier up North.

Could you recommend a vegan clothing line? I found NOAH for shoes, want to support vegan! Thanks (:

i need a size 3x to 4 x left size ostomy active wrap plz mail me one i can not find it any where please help i will use a men one but i am a women

Hi, I’m about to have a Stoma/Ostomy fitted as I am now paralyzed from chest down seriously effecting my continence (just had a Suprapubic catheter fitted too recently and was wondering as to whether you could advise me as to any RU-vid channels that would be helpful to me? Congrats on your channel and Maggie’s too they have been very helpful but have been searching for one regarding Stoma & paralysis - any assistance would be very much appreciated. Regards, MarkC - Founder of Ability2.org

Sorry how is the stoma guard does it work well when riding rides and what size of stoma guard is it a small or medium

But what happens if you are using a wheelchair ♿

Hate mine mine is in the middle of my stomach know that other people see it

I bought one for women. But I’m small and the small wasn’t small enough

I have had a stoma for six years. I perform on stage and stand up, improv. And I cannot for the like of me understand why people wear the bag outside. Sorry that is my POOP. I aint doing it

Thank you.