Re: [QUAD-L] Binder and Colotomy
The corset or binder has several purposes from what I've read. It seems to not be for everybody though. It seems to be more important for the higher quads and newer injuries. The c4-4 quad I work for has used one the better part of 3 decades and doesn't like to go without it when in his chair. 1) it can help with sustaining the blood pressure for those whose blood pressure runs too low when sitting upright ( orthostatic hypotension) It does this by compressing the larger blood vessels giving them some resistance. Of course if you have a spike in blood pressure due to Autonomic Dysreflexia you should release the Velcro straps to help bring the blood pressure down while looking for the cause of the A.D. 2) it helps breathing when in the sitting position by making the abdominal wall more rigid so the diaphragm will be in a more normal position. 3) it helps posture and balance if it has the metal or plastic stays in the back. Be sure the stays don't wiggle out and cause pressure. 4) appearance Gail Sent from my iPhone On Apr 5, 2015, at 9:54 PM, greg g...@eskimo.com wrote: Anyone with a colostomy also wear a abdominal binder? I can't find a binder that fits over one. Right now I just cut a hole in the binder, but it just frays apart real fast. Plus, the binder moves and can cut into the stoma. I am going to buy a new binder and just put it on over the stoma and bag and see if it can still work and drain ok. I don't go much during the day usually. I just found a binder/belt that has a ring built into it that bag snaps onto. Made so you don't need to glue/tape a wafer onto the skin. I just worry that the binder would move just a bit, then anything that comes out goes right under the binder... messy mess. Plus, it only comes up to 9 inches tall and I use 12. Good idea though. I think a binder with a pouch bubble over the stoma area would be good idea. You just need a binder that does not over lap itself. Or you would have to line up 2 pouches on the binder. The binder I use now over laps itself, so I had to cut 2 holes in the binder in that spot.
Re: [QUAD-L] Binder and Colotomy
I'm wearing one right now for my urostomy, which is essentially the same thing. I'll get the information for you. I don't like it as well as my other one. US orthotics based here in Tampa can do one for you, but you need to go through your local people to get them to order it. Q On Sunday, April 5, 2015, greg g...@eskimo.com wrote: Anyone with a colostomy also wear a abdominal binder? I can't find a binder that fits over one. Right now I just cut a hole in the binder, but it just frays apart real fast. Plus, the binder moves and can cut into the stoma. I am going to buy a new binder and just put it on over the stoma and bag and see if it can still work and drain ok. I don't go much during the day usually. I just found a binder/belt that has a ring built into it that bag snaps onto. Made so you don't need to glue/tape a wafer onto the skin. I just worry that the binder would move just a bit, then anything that comes out goes right under the binder... messy mess. Plus, it only comes up to 9 inches tall and I use 12. Good idea though. I think a binder with a pouch bubble over the stoma area would be good idea. You just need a binder that does not over lap itself. Or you would have to line up 2 pouches on the binder. The binder I use now over laps itself, so I had to cut 2 holes in the binder in that spot.
Re: [QUAD-L] Binder and Colotomy
The one that I'm using is only 9 inches tall also. Because I have a long torso I use a 10 inch regular binder above the binder that I use for my lower abdominal region. You need to adhere the colostomy/urostomy to the skin and then the binder will help prevent any problems. If you get the right size it should move it all and it is pretty easy to put on. My problem is going to be that I I am considering getting a colostomy along with the urostomy I already have. Then getting a binder that I can wear with both of them will be a little more tricky. Q On Sunday, April 5, 2015, greg g...@eskimo.com wrote: Anyone with a colostomy also wear a abdominal binder? I can't find a binder that fits over one. Right now I just cut a hole in the binder, but it just frays apart real fast. Plus, the binder moves and can cut into the stoma. I am going to buy a new binder and just put it on over the stoma and bag and see if it can still work and drain ok. I don't go much during the day usually. I just found a binder/belt that has a ring built into it that bag snaps onto. Made so you don't need to glue/tape a wafer onto the skin. I just worry that the binder would move just a bit, then anything that comes out goes right under the binder... messy mess. Plus, it only comes up to 9 inches tall and I use 12. Good idea though. I think a binder with a pouch bubble over the stoma area would be good idea. You just need a binder that does not over lap itself. Or you would have to line up 2 pouches on the binder. The binder I use now over laps itself, so I had to cut 2 holes in the binder in that spot.
Re: [QUAD-L] Binder and Colotomy
http://www.nu-hope.com/beltlit.pdf I use the second belt down. On Sunday, April 5, 2015, greg g...@eskimo.com wrote: Anyone with a colostomy also wear a abdominal binder? I can't find a binder that fits over one. Right now I just cut a hole in the binder, but it just frays apart real fast. Plus, the binder moves and can cut into the stoma. I am going to buy a new binder and just put it on over the stoma and bag and see if it can still work and drain ok. I don't go much during the day usually. I just found a binder/belt that has a ring built into it that bag snaps onto. Made so you don't need to glue/tape a wafer onto the skin. I just worry that the binder would move just a bit, then anything that comes out goes right under the binder... messy mess. Plus, it only comes up to 9 inches tall and I use 12. Good idea though. I think a binder with a pouch bubble over the stoma area would be good idea. You just need a binder that does not over lap itself. Or you would have to line up 2 pouches on the binder. The binder I use now over laps itself, so I had to cut 2 holes in the binder in that spot.
Re: [QUAD-L] Binder and Colotomy
Danny, similar to a corset or girdle. It is made with elastic material and velcro. Best Wishes In a message dated 4/6/2015 9:21:12 A.M. Central Daylight Time, da...@immortaldesigns.co writes: I've got a colostomy but have never used an abdominal binder what are they and what is their purpose? -Danny -Original Message- From: greg [mailto:g...@eskimo.com] Sent: Sunday, April 05, 2015 7:54 PM To: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: [QUAD-L] Binder and Colotomy Anyone with a colostomy also wear a abdominal binder? I can't find a binder that fits over one. Right now I just cut a hole in the binder, but it just frays apart real fast. Plus, the binder moves and can cut into the stoma. I am going to buy a new binder and just put it on over the stoma and bag and see if it can still work and drain ok. I don't go much during the day usually. I just found a binder/belt that has a ring built into it that bag snaps onto. Made so you don't need to glue/tape a wafer onto the skin. I just worry that the binder would move just a bit, then anything that comes out goes right under the binder... messy mess. Plus, it only comes up to 9 inches tall and I use 12. Good idea though. I think a binder with a pouch bubble over the stoma area would be good idea. You just need a binder that does not over lap itself. Or you would have to line up 2 pouches on the binder. The binder I use now over laps itself, so I had to cut 2 holes in the binder in that spot.
RE: [QUAD-L] Binder and Colotomy
I've got a colostomy but have never used an abdominal binder what are they and what is their purpose? -Danny -Original Message- From: greg [mailto:g...@eskimo.com] Sent: Sunday, April 05, 2015 7:54 PM To: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: [QUAD-L] Binder and Colotomy Anyone with a colostomy also wear a abdominal binder? I can't find a binder that fits over one. Right now I just cut a hole in the binder, but it just frays apart real fast. Plus, the binder moves and can cut into the stoma. I am going to buy a new binder and just put it on over the stoma and bag and see if it can still work and drain ok. I don't go much during the day usually. I just found a binder/belt that has a ring built into it that bag snaps onto. Made so you don't need to glue/tape a wafer onto the skin. I just worry that the binder would move just a bit, then anything that comes out goes right under the binder... messy mess. Plus, it only comes up to 9 inches tall and I use 12. Good idea though. I think a binder with a pouch bubble over the stoma area would be good idea. You just need a binder that does not over lap itself. Or you would have to line up 2 pouches on the binder. The binder I use now over laps itself, so I had to cut 2 holes in the binder in that spot.
Re: [QUAD-L] Binder and Colotomy
I believe their purpose is to support all of the organs inside the abdominal cavity from falling, after they have lost support from abdominal muscles due to atrophy. On 4/6/15, Danny da...@immortaldesigns.co wrote: I've got a colostomy but have never used an abdominal binder what are they and what is their purpose? -Danny -Original Message- From: greg [mailto:g...@eskimo.com] Sent: Sunday, April 05, 2015 7:54 PM To: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: [QUAD-L] Binder and Colotomy Anyone with a colostomy also wear a abdominal binder? I can't find a binder that fits over one. Right now I just cut a hole in the binder, but it just frays apart real fast. Plus, the binder moves and can cut into the stoma. I am going to buy a new binder and just put it on over the stoma and bag and see if it can still work and drain ok. I don't go much during the day usually. I just found a binder/belt that has a ring built into it that bag snaps onto. Made so you don't need to glue/tape a wafer onto the skin. I just worry that the binder would move just a bit, then anything that comes out goes right under the binder... messy mess. Plus, it only comes up to 9 inches tall and I use 12. Good idea though. I think a binder with a pouch bubble over the stoma area would be good idea. You just need a binder that does not over lap itself. Or you would have to line up 2 pouches on the binder. The binder I use now over laps itself, so I had to cut 2 holes in the binder in that spot.
RE: [QUAD-L] Binder and Colotomy
I have always used an abdominal binder for breath support. Eight years ago I got a colostomy. I wasn't sure how I would manage both. Then I discovered an abdominal binder with a ring cutout at the belly through which my colostomy pouch fits perfectly. Comes in all different sizes. The one I get is called the Nu-Form 7 Support Belt 2-1/2 Left Side Opening Placed 1-1/2 From Bottom, Large 36 - 40 Waist, Regular Elastic (Item # 796342G). I order it online from EdgePark - https://www.edgepark.com/ostomy/ostomy-accessories/ostomy-belts/nu-form-7-su pport-belt-2-1-2-left-side-opening-placed-1-1-2-from-bottom-large-36---40-wa ist-regular-elastic/p/796342g Happy to discuss further, send pictures, etc. __ BEN MATTLIN www.BenMattlin.com www.MiracleBoyGrowsUp.com -Original Message- From: greg [mailto:g...@eskimo.com] Sent: Sunday, April 05, 2015 7:54 PM To: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: [QUAD-L] Binder and Colotomy Anyone with a colostomy also wear a abdominal binder? I can't find a binder that fits over one. Right now I just cut a hole in the binder, but it just frays apart real fast. Plus, the binder moves and can cut into the stoma. I am going to buy a new binder and just put it on over the stoma and bag and see if it can still work and drain ok. I don't go much during the day usually. I just found a binder/belt that has a ring built into it that bag snaps onto. Made so you don't need to glue/tape a wafer onto the skin. I just worry that the binder would move just a bit, then anything that comes out goes right under the binder... messy mess. Plus, it only comes up to 9 inches tall and I use 12. Good idea though. I think a binder with a pouch bubble over the stoma area would be good idea. You just need a binder that does not over lap itself. Or you would have to line up 2 pouches on the binder. The binder I use now over laps itself, so I had to cut 2 holes in the binder in that spot.
Re: [QUAD-L] Binder and Colotomy
Have you consider a major rehab supply center? Best Wishes In a message dated 4/5/2015 9:54:29 P.M. Central Daylight Time, g...@eskimo.com writes: Anyone with a colostomy also wear a abdominal binder? I can't find a binder that fits over one. Right now I just cut a hole in the binder, but it just frays apart real fast. Plus, the binder moves and can cut into the stoma. I am going to buy a new binder and just put it on over the stoma and bag and see if it can still work and drain ok. I don't go much during the day usually. I just found a binder/belt that has a ring built into it that bag snaps onto. Made so you don't need to glue/tape a wafer onto the skin. I just worry that the binder would move just a bit, then anything that comes out goes right under the binder... messy mess. Plus, it only comes up to 9 inches tall and I use 12. Good idea though. I think a binder with a pouch bubble over the stoma area would be good idea. You just need a binder that does not over lap itself. Or you would have to line up 2 pouches on the binder. The binder I use now over laps itself, so I had to cut 2 holes in the binder in that spot.
