Every ostomate wants to hide the pouching system, especially in public places, offices, and gatherings. They have a fear that people will see their ostomy appliances under clothes, this thought makes them embarrass and low-confident. Ostomates find ways to conceal their pouching system under their dresses.

Well, concealing the ostomy bags under the clothes is a common concern of all the ostomates. Here are little ideas that can help you in hiding your ostomy pouching system under your dress.

The Style of the Ostomy Pouching System

Always wear a style of the stoma bag that is not visible and hard. Some rigid plastics used in the pouching system; thus, other people can notice that there is something under your attire. Moreover, the type of pouching system also matters a lot. The two-piece pouching system is noticeable to others because of the separate bag and skain barrier. They need more space to cover. Thus, they can pop up and visible by the people. In a one-piece pouching system, both the flanges and the pouch are connected. They appear as a single set, you can adjust the outer side of the bag through the fingers. Thus, it will not pop out and invisible to the people. Moreover, there are a few new products in the market that allow privacy and unnoticeable characteristics, including Coloplast’s Assura AC (Adhesive Coupling), Hollister’s New Image, and ConvaTec’s Esteem Synergy. But, they are not appropriate for the ostomates who use the convex pouching system for their stoma. However, for this purpose, you can also seek help from your ET nurse, they know better techniques and styles of the ostomy appliance that will help in hiding the bags.

Selection of Clothes

Another essential element to conceal the ostomy pouching system is your vigilant selection of clothes. If you want to hide your stoma bag underdress, then choose loose attires. Wear some dark colors until you get used to the pouching system and managing it. Moreover, the fabric matters a lot. Try to wear thin, silky, georgette, net, and linen stuff. Use cotton and satin fabrics. Moreover, you can wear a stoma belt over the ostomy pouching system. This also hides the bags. It appears like a simple waist belt. An ostomate can wear this belt under clothes. This balances the shape of the abdomen, it controls the leakage and hides the appliance. This is a very useful idea for the ostomates who wants to conceal the ostomy pouching system, having leakage problem, and issues in managing the stoma and its appliances. Choose printed, colorful, and loose tops for your public gatherings.

Selection of Swimsuits

Well, swimming is a vital part of many youngsters. It is some people’s job and some person’s hobbies. Nobody wants to give up swimming after having a stoma. But, the ultimate concern is hiding the ostomy pouching system under clothes. No ostomates want to get it noticed by the people. In this case, you need to select a beachwear that is appropriate for your beach parties and swimming. Thus, pick up a dark swimsuit. You can select vibrant and printed swimming wears. Try to avoid bikinis. If you are fond of bikinis, then you can wear a stoma belt to hide the pouching system. Well, in the case of full beachwear, you can also use the belt-line to conceal the pouches. Do not go for the thin or visible fabric. Buy cotton stuff in your swimming wears. Stoma-belts can help you a lot in concealing the pouches and ostomy appliances.

These are a few recommendations for the ostomates. Well, the person can select the right way of concealing the stoma bag and appliance on the convenience and comfortability level. Moreover, ask your ET nurse before selecting a fabric, color, and stuff.