Denim is the answer for ostomy

When you find out for any reason that you have to get a stoma, it can be disheartening. It’s scary, and many different emotions overwhelm you all at once.  No its not vain or arrogant to first be worried about your looks. It is only natural to be afraid about carrying around a bag with you all the time that you don’t want new people to know about.  So once you get over the initial shock there are some great things to research and remember.  Denim is your friend and always will be.  Yes, everyone will say get high waisted leggins and a baggy shirt. And that is an easy look that well I use all the time, but don’t forget that Denim works really well too at hiding ostomy supplies and being comfortable.  So next time you are shopping look for a few of these items too.

Get yourself a pair of dungarees. They are fun and very comfortable.  I usually go a size bigger and then can sinch down the waist to get the comfort, look, and feel I am going for. Feeling fresh and being able to have freedom of movement without being worried of your personal ostomy supplies moving or leaking is a big deal.  This is why I love the range of movement in a dungaree.  So next time your at the store, give one a shot.  Now I also like other types of denim too.

Don’t forget to give the bodycon skirt a try.   Don’t be afraid to try new things and show yourself off a bit.  It's a bit high waisted and then you can throw a shorter shirt on just for fun.  A little daring never hurt and with the bodycon skirt you won’t have to worry about your bag being a focal point.  You can use a nice belt to keep everything secure and not crush it.  Tailor Swift has been a godsend for fashion for anyone with a stoma and the high waisted looks keep on coming.

Last but not least, mom jeans… I know that sounds insane, but if you get them a bit big and sinch that waist down, it's a fun look and can totally work if you are in a rush.  Lets face it we all go to Target not exactly looking our best.  But it doesn’t mean you can’t look good doing it. 

Next time your at Target give a pair a shot and grab a nice belt to go with it and see how it work with your body.  Remember you are beautiful and are confident and denim is a great way to accentuate that.

High Waisted Jeans are a must for Ostomy

Anxiety is a real and difficult problem for the average person in the United States.  Take that normal anxiety and see the billion of dollars spent on this issue every year.  It can be a debilitating problem that needs more than counseling and it is even higher felt for individuals who have had an ostomy.  Feeling the worry and fear that comes with something going wrong or someone noticing your ostomy bag is heart wrenching.  Yes, I know that I am a confident person and that I am able and capable of handling any situation that arrives, but I still feel anxiety over it.  So what are some things that can lower that anxiety without pharmaceuticals or counseling? To be honest its dressing correctly is a huge boost to my self esteem and confidence.  It keeps my anxiety low if I know that my clothes look good and wont give me away or cause leaks or issues with my Ostomy supplies. 

So my advice is you get yourself a pair of hIgh Waisted Jeans.  I know this sounds silly, but its not. How you look, and how you feel are very important and I believe even more so when you have a Ostomy Supplies bag that you have to carry around every day.  It’s important to have clothes that work with you.  High Waisted Jeans take the actual needs of keeping the bag safe without getting crushed and possibly causing leaks.

So what are some of my favorite brands that work with me and my body with my stoma? Well any of the top brands at TJ Max works for me.  WHAT? I mean it, it doesn’t matter, just find a nice high waisted jean brand that works for your body.  Our bodies are so different, and we must look confident in the brands we think look the best. Not what works for someone else. 

Remember there are also lots of different kind of fits depending on your waist.  Loose fit, is a big winner in my book, because its not super tight on the waist.  You can always sinch with a belt, but having a little wiggle room is a win.  Book cut is a must if you are heading down south and want to take advantage of the local looks.  Nothing is more fun than trying on alagator skinned boots and looking great in them.