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Is it ok to wear support underwear with an ostomy?

Posted by kimy @kimy, Sep 2, 2024

Is it ok to wear tight underwear?? I’ve had 6 abdominal surgeries, therefore no core muscles. Would like to SLIGHTLY flatten stomach in some clothes. I’m eating well and exercising regularly but need help now

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katey122 | @katey122 | Sep 4, 2024

Thank you, I will have to look into that. I'm relatively new to this, it's been 15 months. I'll have this forever so I do need to figure out ways to dress besides baggy sweats and long large tops.

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katey122 | @katey122 | Sep 4, 2024
In reply to @harrison221 "I understand. Everyone is different. Mine is about 1/4 inch too low." + (show)
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I understand. Everyone is different. Mine is about 1/4 inch too low.

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@harrison221 Yes mine is almost 3/4 inch too low and way too close to my belly button. Which makes getting my pouch to stick in that area a bit challenging.

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patsyh | @patsyh | Sep 4, 2024
In reply to @pez01 "I wear spanx thinastics when I go out and bali skim skamp briefs which are formfitting..." + (show)
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I wear spanx thinastics when I go out and bali skim skamp briefs which are formfitting I have never had a problem with bag not filling up I also wear leggings a lot with no problems. I tried the panties made for ostomy patients but the elastic on the pocket irritated me Please give it a try because everyone is different I like wearing something tight cause it holds my pouch in place and I hate the belts

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Based on your post, I tried wearing my Bali skim skamp briefs again. Wonder of wonders they were very comfortable, and no problems with my bag. I guess I have finally healed enough from the radiation treatment I had prior to surgery. Also like you I found the ostomy panties irritating. Thank you for your post.

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Sep 15, 2024

@kimy, you got a lot of helpful responses and practical tips from fellow ostomates. I can understand wanting to flatten the tummy a bit. I'd also be interested to know if the tighter garment would interfere with the pouch. What have you decided to try?

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kenc | @kenc | Sep 16, 2024
In reply to @colleenyoung "@kimy, you got a lot of helpful responses and practical tips from fellow ostomates. I can..." + (show)
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@kimy, you got a lot of helpful responses and practical tips from fellow ostomates. I can understand wanting to flatten the tummy a bit. I'd also be interested to know if the tighter garment would interfere with the pouch. What have you decided to try?

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At times I wear tighter garment. Of course I cannot over indulge on food and drink leading up to the time I restrain my pouch with a tighter garment, but besides that, I do not have any problem.

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