Stoma related products, from the various companies can be divided into two main categories. Medical and non medical. For this post I will identify Medical as products relating to the stoma care and clothing.
Medical
Stoma Bags
Bags come in various types: one piece/two piece open/closed small/large flat/convex. Colours – black/white/skin & grey. Your shape will determine which is best but may change over time. .Convex bags use a small belt to help keep it in place
Seals
Various types and sizes available from most suppliers. Aloe rings (good for the skin but not as sticky as others). Also available with manuka honey
Collar
Similar to rings help prevent leaks and useful for non protruding stoma
Extenders
Various sizes and shapes are used to help hold the bag in place. Also available with Aloe Vera or Manuka Honey for sensitive skin from some suppliers
Sprays
Adhesive remover will help unstick the bag. Barrier protective spray to keep your skin intact. Odour eliminator spray can help with the smell.
Powder
Used to absorb moisture from broken skin around the stoma
Absorbent powder/ Gel
absorbagel® is a super absorbent stoma powder, contained in a sachet, which transforms pouch content into a discreet gel. Trio Pearls® Gelling and Odour Control Sachets help ostomates gain more control in managing liquid output from their stool
Paste
Used to fill or caulk uneven skin contours
Deodorant
Lubricating deodorant can be placed in the bag to help with the smell
Cloths/ wetwipes
Used to clean around the stoma when changing the bag
Disposable Bags
Used to contain the used stoma bag and accessories prior to disposal
Heylo
Heylo is a leak detection system from Coloplast for people with an ileostomy, or colostomy with liquid or mushy output
Toilets
Ostomy Cube A toilet solution for Ostomates to allow for the emptying or changing the bag all while in a standing position
Clothing
Support belts
Belts are available in 3 levels 1-3 supplied by Suportx, Eakin, Vanilla Blush, Comfizz and Ostocare
Clothing/Support Levels 0,1 & 2
Supplied by Suportx,Salts,Vanilla Blush,Comfizz & Ostocare
Level 1 Suitable in the first 6 weeks after surgery and as a light support after that. I now use a level 1 belt at night time.
Level 2 Additional support for swimming and light exercises. Available as underwear and swimwear
Level 3 Maximum support Hernia prevention/ hernia support comes with/without a shield or may have an opening for the bag
Level 0 No support but designed to cover the bag. ie swimwear or other clothing and may have an internal pocket to hold the ostomy bag
Bedding
Mattress Protector
Worried about leaks in bed/ need to protect the mattress A mattress protector will save the mattress. Available at various prices and quality. This one has been used by some ostomates https://amzn.eu/d/8DQjqm9
