Get fitted properly: Ostomy appliances are not one size fits all! Get expert advice from an ET nurse or a hospital supply store about which appliance might be right for you. Take advantage of free samples that many companies offer to try new ostomy appliance products.
Closed or Mini-Pouches: Several companies make closed ostomy pouches that are rinsed out for re-use or thrown away once they’re full. Also available from many ostomy care suppliers are drainable mini-pouches. These pouches are smaller than normal appliances and are handy for a variety of activities including travel, swimming, formal occasions or intimate moments.
Pantyhose: As long as you find it comfortable, you can wear pantyhose. In fact, pantyhose holds the appliance in place close to the body, which can be helpful at times. However, if the waistband cuts into your stoma or your appliance, you may want to consider thigh-highs, which have rubber grips in the top to hold them up.
Suspenders: For men who find a belt uncomfortable, suspenders are an option to keep those trousers held up.
Pleats: Pants and skirts with pleats in front can help to disguise the location of the appliance. They also have some “give” for those times when the bag starts to fill up.
Choosing Fabrics: Generally, thin fabrics such as silk and fine knits may have problems with show through. Wearing a loose slip underneath these thinner fabrics or covering the pouch with a fabric cover (you could even make them yourself) may help.
Swimwear: For men, boxer-style swimming trunks with a lining will work well. If you sew, or know someone who does, consider adding a pocket inside the trunks to hold the appliance in place. For women, a lined swimsuit with “boy shorts” bottoms, a ruffle or skirt around the waist, or a bright pattern will prevent show through.
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