Finding clothes to wear with a urostomy bag

Hi Bernadette,

Dungarees..I have gone to those since my Op and have found them great. Only downside is when the schoolkids are coming out of school as I ride past and they shout references to Mario and  Minions.

Hahaha! Any particular shop or brand ?

Hi Bernadette,I find tunic tops are comfy and they look good over the stoma.Some are long enough to wear as a short dress.I still wear trousers as long as the waist is softer.Dresses and skirts are fine.My sister works in a shop that sells clothes and was helping a lady with a stoma choose an outfit recently.When I went for a scan the radiographers were saying a lot of people with stomas like dungarees.I did have a pair when I was younger so perhaps I should get some more.How have you been since your surgery ? love Jane xx

I ended up buying Enzo brand as my 1st ones...was not sure if I would get on with them so kept to cheaper ones...£19.99 (Amazon) ..found they were fine so bought extra pair. Mainly denim/cotton around in mens but a massive variety in pattern,colour and style  for women online.

I shall have a look,they sound ideal.I prefer trousers to dresses and skirts.Love Jane x

Hi, yes I loved wearing dungarees when I was in my 20's, and apparently it is becoming trendy ok ;-). I'm doing ok physically, although I still find the bags really annoying. Emotionally, I'm all over the place some days and then bright and shine the next...  Thank you for asking :-). What about you?

I was similar emotionally for the first few months but improved with time.I’m ok apart from back pain which is being investigated.Sorry you are finding the bags annoying.I adapted quickly but I know not everyone finds it so easy.Love Jane x

Hi Bernadette,

I'm doing fine just in my Mancini, haven’t tried dungarees myself as I’d look like Fred west on crack  

On a more serious note, I find most trousers and joggers comfortable just tuck the bag in as best as possible and if you wear belts adjust them to suit, I often put the buckle slightly to the left x 

The thing that bothers me with trousers is not really the elastic band, but more the fact that when sitting down, it either cuts the bag in two or the bag is n the wrong place, and I keep fidling with it. I would rather prefer to wear dresses but can't find anything suitable or that I like. Even dungarees would have to be really baggy. The whole thing just annoys me still...I always hated tight clothes, belts or bras, and this thing hanging of my belly really irritates me, even more so knowing that I have no choice in the matter... sorry ranting a bit,,,

I think dresses would be the way to go for me...Try Seasalt dresses, they're quite loose fitting and can be dressed up or down depending on how you're feeling...xx