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The one thing no one mentioned when I got a colostomy was support. I blame myself for not researching it or ever working with a patient with a colostomy. Support for the actual colostomy bag so you do not get a hernia. I did get a hernia; it isn’t that bad so they will not reduce it as it reduces when I lay down. Two options: a colostomy hernia belt, which are terrible or panties as Comfizz High Waist Ostomy Underwear for Women | Level 1 - Light Support which are great. You can get them through Amazon. I did a lot of research, and these were the favorite of many. You have support and can do away with the belt.

The best deodorizer I have found is Safe n' Simple Assure C - Clear Lubricating Ostomy Pouch Deodorant - Colostomy Bag Odor Eliminator. Also, from Amazon. I have looked to see if Byram Health Supplies has it. Forget Adapt or the other usual ones, they don’t work.
I also use the Safe n' Simple Peri-Stoma Cleanser & Adhesive Remover Wipes from Amazon or Byram.
Hope this helps.

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@jtntd Byram has a deodorizer called REVEL. I like it because it seems to be oil
Based and helps with pancaking by allowing output to slide to bottom of bag. Adapt and brava did not work for me. The M3 drops are good for deodorizing. Hope this helps😊

@jtntd have used skimp skamp briefs which have a stretch to them for over two years now and they work well at keeping ostomy bag stable