Colostomy - are jeans a thing if the past????

I hope someone can assist with this.my stoma was marked up on the morning of my op and I  was asked loads of questions including what clothing I prefered wearing,where my waistband usually sat and then I was asked to sit,stand bend over ,lie etc to see how I bent.

I have also read post on here from gentlemen who wear braces.I believe there are some quite funky ones around

All the best for some assistance

Ksth

I used to wear jeans and a tee shirt every day but, since surgery nearly four years ago, I gave up trying to wear the jeans. The waistband and belt just got in the way of the pouches (I have two) and although braces were OK they were a consideration when the pouch needed attention. Since then I wear black or dark blue Slazenger trousers bought from a local store. Crease-free, not shiny, a simple cord/stretch waistband, plain bottoms, cheap as chips, comfortable and capable of being worn casually or formally (with a suit jacket and good shirt and tie). Comfort is the name of the game and I couldn't give a monkey's if anyone wanted to stare at my trousers for some peculiar reason. I believe that most people notice a decent watch, clean shoes and a clean shaven face.

Dulac

Hello Bella12

Petite size 10, stoma operation few months ago definitely wearing jeans again.

My old jeans were too big, so went out shopping last month and invested in a couple of new pairs, nothing expensive.

My stoma just below my wait and some jeans really didn't fit comfortably. So I tried jeans with a slightly higher fit and they were perfect. I am very confident that's men's jeans will also have a higher rise which might suit your husband better.

Also when I position my stoma bag, I slant it inwards a little, so when I wear trousers it fits flat and comfortable across my stomach. I also wear a sleeveless vest under all my dresses, jeans and trousers. I tuck it in nice and flat and it keeps everything neatly in place. My jeans are fitted and you can't see the bag. Also no disruption to output.

If it was my husband I would order lots of jeans to the house, some new T shirts and a few snug fitting vest tops to go underneath. Some open shirts the type you don't tuck in, would also look trendy and disguise a stoma.

The right jeans are out there, good luck finding them.

Ally xx

Hi Ally 

Yes I was thinking that - easier than getting him to the shops lol (hell hasn’t frozen over yet ? ) 

Hes getting used to it more each day. We are still early days (4 weeks from surgery)

Thank you for your reply xxxx 

Bx