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Stoma support wear is a range of garments, designed to support your abdomen post bowel surgery and provide both support & security to your stoma and stoma bag. Stoma support wear can be used as both hernia support and also as a preventative measure during physical activity. At Comfizz, we understand that stoma support wear isn't just limited to the above description. It can have many advantages and empowers many of our customers to have a higher quality of stoma life with added confidence and peace of mind.  

MINI BLOG SERIES INTIMACY 4 of 5 Body confidence after stoma surgery doesn't return overnight. It's a process,  not a switch. Andit's one of the most important parts of reclaiming intimacy. Start With Yourself Look at yourself.  Many ostomates avoid mirrors after surgery. Gradually getting used to how yourbody looks now, in all its scarred, changed, surviving glory, is a powerful step. Touch and explore. Reconnect with your own body. Notice what feels good, what feels different.Self-exploration removes some of the pressure of a partnered experience. Dress for confidence. What you wear — both under your clothes and during intimate moments —makes a profound difference. Comfizz Support Wear for Intimate Moments Our 5" and 7" waistbands are slim, soft stretch...

MINI BLOG SERIES INTIMACY - 3 OF 5 The emotional side matters most (we covered that in our first two posts). But a little practical planning can completely transform your confidence. Before Intimacy: Your 5-Step Prep 1. Empty or Change Your PouchA freshly emptied or changed bag removes the worry about fullness, weight, and leaks. This is the single most recommended preparation step.2. Time It RightYour stoma is typically most active 1–1.5 hours after eating. Planning intimacy for a quieter window, first thing in the morning, or well after a meal, makes a real difference.3. Wear Something That Makes You Feel SecureA Comfizz 5" waistband is slim, soft stretch fabric, and very discreet,  many ostomates say wearing one during intimate moments transforms...

Mini Blog Series Intimacy - 2 of 5  Ask any stoma care nurse, relationship counsellor, or ostomate who has successfully navigated intimacy, and they'll tell you the same thing: communication is the single most important factor.Not the bag: Not the position: Not the timing: The conversation. Talking to Your Existing Partner If you're in a relationship, your partner has been on this journey with you. But they may have their own fears — about hurting you, about what's changed, about how to respond if something goes wrong.1. Choose the Right MomentDon't wait until you're in the bedroom. Find a relaxed, low-pressure setting , over a cup of tea, on a walk, in the car. "I've been thinking about us being intimate again, and...

Mini Blog Series Intimacy -  1 of 5 If you've been wondering whether intimacy can still be part of your life after stoma surgery, you're not alone. Research shows that over 40% of ostomates experience challenges with intimacy — but here's the part that gets mentioned less often: the vast majority who seek support and take practical steps find that things improve significantly. The honest answer is: YES you can have a fulfilling, intimate life with a stoma. It may look a little different. It may require some new conversations and some practical adjustments. But closeness, connection, and desire are absolutely still yours to enjoy. Why It Feels So DifficultThe biggest barriers to intimacy after stoma surgery are usually emotional, not...

**Spoiler alert... You can! Read on for the things to consider...** It is completely normal to find the idea of sports a little daunting after ostomy surgery, but the good news is, if you played contact sports before surgery or want to give it a go, you should be able to do so without a problem. It goes without saying that you should take medical advice after stoma surgery about when to start doing sports again and exercise needs to be built up gradually with the right stoma support. It is essential to build up to be more strenuous exercise and sport.

So you’ve had your stoma surgery and you’re well on the way to making a full recovery and getting back to normal life, normal life being pretty much whatever you did before your illness but with a few differences. Apart from the obvious mechanical changes your stoma imposes, there’s not much that you can’t do, that you could do before your surgery, provided you take the right measures to reduce your risk of developing a parastomal hernia. The literature shows that over 50% of those with a stoma will go on to develop a hernia within the first two years after surgery (Boyles 2010. McGrath et al 2006, Thompson 2008). What exactly is a parastomal hernia? When a stoma is...

Do you ever dream about a better future with your ostomy, a perfect bag that never leaks, or even a day when bags will be a thing of the past? Well, keep those dreams alive because some amazing innovations are happening as we speak.  Some developments are already here, and you may already be benefiting from them right now, whilst others are still being tested but will be well worth the wait. So let's take a look at some of the most exciting innovations happening in the ostomy appliance space.    Innovations already here  Adhesion Redefined Traditionally, one of the biggest challenges for ostomy patients has been maintaining a secure and leak-proof seal around the stoma. New adhesive materials are being developed...

Understandably, when people first discover Comfizz’ stoma supportwear, they often have questions they would like answering before they consider buying. They also often don’t know that you can get certain Comfizz garments on prescription. In today’s blog post, I am going to answer a number of those questions for you. Some questions are ones I also had myself when I first discovered Comfizz back in 2011 when I had my surgery for my permanent ileostomy, which was done via a large incision down my stomach. Will it stop my stoma working? No, it won’t. If you have issues with your stoma not working when wearing the garments, it may be that you have the wrong size. The only time I...

Constipation is a common digestive complaint, but can you suffer from constipation when you have an ostomy? Before we discuss constipation with a stoma, lets first understand constipation is in a regular bowel. What Is Constipation? In general terms, constipation refers to infrequent, difficult, or incomplete bowel movements. Common signs include: Passing stools less often than usual, but what’s usual I hear you saying? It can vary quite a bit, but each person will come to know what’s their ‘normal. Generally, this would be between 3 times per day to 3 times per week. Straining during bowel movements A feeling of incomplete emptying Hard, dry, or lumpy stools. If you’ve ever heard of the ‘Bristol Stool Chart’ that would be...