Great video Eric! I’ve been checking out different wraps, my colostomy is only 2 weeks so still a newby. However in the meantime, I dug out 2 old tshirts that are too small. I cut straight across, armpit to armpit, cutting the sleeves and collar off. Instant wrap! It’s long enough that I can fold & tuck the bottom of the wrap and put the end of my bag into the bottom. It would be super easy to just sew that pouch as well. This wrap hack has worked beautifully!
As a woman who wears tighter clothing I wear a wrap but I put my pants over it so I can still wear my same clothes I had before my ostomy. Thanks for another great video!
Thank you for the demo, it is very helpful. It looks comfortable. At first, my Stoma Nurse insisted on wraps that are a real struggle to put on. I can now use those in the bath. I am now going over to Awestomy to shop for something supportive but pretty & comfy.
Great review. I appreciate you showing how it was designed to be used and describing how you use it. I have had my ileostomy for 13 years and just now looking at a different solution for swimming and what not so these reviews help a lot!!
This is brill and thank you. My partner is due for bladder removal any day now and is dreading the stoma and bag showing but now iv'e seen this video i can now say look at this !
Hi Janet, unfortunately, Awestomy! went out of business recently. I do have a list of companies who sell wraps and many of them will ship to Australia. You can search and sort through them here: www.veganostomy.ca/ostomy-clothing-manufacturers/
will this prevent the bag from filling fully and cause a higher percentage chance for a leak if you wear it as an all day product? I've been fine tuning a set up that I can wear during work that will 1. prevent leaks as much as possible and 2. provide hernia support (I have good sized hernia now) and 3.keeps a low profile (the only person I want to know that it is there is the boss) Currently I'm using Coloplast's elastic barrier strips for leak protection and ostomy armor's waist wicks and a 9 inch Nu hope ostomy hernia belt for the support all of which is working perfectly for me. Now I just need something to cover my third goal of keeping a low profile without compromising leak protection or volume of output available. Right now I'm looking at something either like this awestomy wrap or a stealth belt. I have an ileostomy with liquid output and a stoma that is higher up, like 4 to 5 inches above my waist.
+Nathan Deas Any kind of wrap or accessory that presses against your stoma can restrict output, but that usually happens when it's on too tight and when the the output is thick. I find that these do help keep the profile lower, although I prefer something like a StealthBelt for better support.
Vegan Ostomy Awesome! thanks for the quick response! I think I'm going to try out a stealth belt or something comparable. I'm thinking that will give me more volume and less frequent pit stops as well since I won't have to worry about my belt cutting flow with it sideways.
You don't need to use either, but both can be used in specific situations. Check out the presentation I gave which explains the pros and cons of these options in more detail: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-t8zkKs2x9Io.html
It's best to avoid tight clothing, if possible, or you'll need to "manually" assist the output to drop. Some stoma guards can help, but they can add unwanted bulk and it wouldn't be my first recommendation.
Hi Debra, I suggest contacting individual manufacturers to see what they can offer. I have no doubt that you'll find something you'll love. I do have a list of companies you can refer to: www.veganostomy.ca/ostomy-clothing-manufacturers/
Hi Ashley. Unfortunately, Awestomy went out of business recently. If you have a medical supply store, like the one that sells ostomy supplies, you should check in with them to see if they have a similar product available. Good luck.
@@ashleyventer3739 No doubt. Are you able to sew? One idea might be to purchase a maternity band and modify it so it has an inner pocket as these wraps would. Maternity bands should be easier to find, and at a much lower cost. Good luck!
I've had several people asking the same question. I tried to contact Awestomy to see what's up and never heard back. I would assume they are either out of business or going out of business, unfortunately.
I like both the wraps from Awestomy! and the classic wraps from OstomySecrets. Depending on price, color options and availability, either are with getting. As long as you get a wrap that has a pocket (not just a belly band), it'll work well for supporting a pouch.
Unfortunately, this company went out of business, but there are other suppliers who may be able to ship internationally. Search for "wrap" on this page and contact the companies listed to see what shipping options they have available: www.veganostomy.ca/ostomy-clothing-manufacturers/
I have a 32 inch waist (mens) which is a small size wrap on the awestomy website, but I plan to wear thi wrap all day. Should I go with a medium instead?.
+Gutsy Talk Actually, you may want to reconsider and get a wrap from ostomy secrets instead. Awestomy has been missing and I don't even know if they are still in business. Looks like you're in Canada, which may be a problem when it comes to shipping. I'd contact OstomySecrets directly to see what your options are. Let me know if you get stuck and still need to find a wrap. Sizing will vary from brand to brand.
+Vegan Ostomy I checked the awestomy website and it seems like they're still around because I'm still able to place orders but I haven't been able to contact them so I'm not sure. About ostomy secrets, do they ship to canada?.
+Gutsy Talk I've heard from others who've said that they get no response from Awestomy and I've been trying to contact them for months without a reply. OstomySecrets doesn't ship to Canada, unfortunately. There are Canadian vendors you can check out here: www.veganostomy.ca/ostomy-clothing-manufacturers/ although I'd like to try some Canadian product out so I can make recommendations.
+Vegan Ostomy there is a Canadian company called ostomy cares who have similar wraps but unfortunately there are no reviews on it. Anyway thanks for your help.
Hi awesome video how long after surgery before you started to wear a wrap. I'm new to all this so please forgive me if it seems to be a silly question.
Hey Ann, no question is a silly one =) I don't even think I knew what wraps were until months after my surgery. I did start to wear a Stealth Belt Pro about two months after surgery though. I did have some wound complications post-op, so I wasn't in a rush to wear anything around my abdomen. One tip: If you are underweight before surgery, I would wait until your weight stabilizes before purchasing a product like this, just so it isn't tight months down the road. Take care!
Good question. Anything that you put over your stoma has the potential to restrict flow and or reduce the capacity of your bag. I find that wraps tend to pinch the center of the bag, but most loose or semi loose output gets down there just fine. The most challenging output to have when wearing one of these accessories is slow, thick output. This will "pancake" often and usually requires manual intervention to move along (ie. Pushing it down with your hand).
Just got to hear and watch about the wrap, I have been using a scarf to tie around my waist.How much are the wraps going for,how can someone get them if you are in Kenya?
