Types of Ostomy Pouches

Everyone has a preference when it comes to what they like in clothing.  Can you blame anyone It's important to look and feel good in public. Summer is upon us and the time to feel and look good has come.  There is no reason that anyone should feel in any way left out of this fashion due to having an ostomy.  It's a stigma that some people put on themselves and for no good reason.  I want everyone to feel comfortable and look good.  So as a preference I have found that ostomy Supplies is a great supplier to pouches and products that fit all different types and individual needs.  Don’t take my word for it though and remember to always read, research, listen to your healthcare provider and test on your own. 

Part of looking good in your own skin is having the proper gear.  ConvaTec Ostomy Supplies has the esteem line of pouches that I find to be a great one piece pouch.  They are most known for their adhesives that have brought trust amount many with a stoma.  The adhesives are known to prevent leaks and keep the skin around your stoma healthy.  That is one of the most important parts of having a stoma in my opinion.  Skin care is what you should become a pro at. Keeping healthy means, not having pain or a rash that you are dealing with on a daily basis.

Another great feature of these is the softness that they bring.  It allows me to be comfortable and when its soft against my skin I am able to sinch down and bring a wider range of clothes into my life.  Not everything has to be a baggy.  Being able to wear more skin tight clothing due to the softness of the pouch brings more life to my summer and more confidence to my walk.  It really is the small things in life that can be the most important. Its also great to know that I wont be the cause of unwanted attention in other areas.  Yes, I am talking about smell.

Having a pouch that smells is embarrassing. It takes me to being the awkward turtle in the room and most people that are not really good friends have no idea that I have an ostomy.  They don’t know because I live a completely normal life style. The only difference is that I do have a bag on me at all times.  Having a smelly bag is not acceptable and I like the filter on these.  Stay safe and follow all your healthcare providers advice on your ostomy.