Re: [QUAD-L] Binder and Colotomy

2015-04-06 Thread Quadius
http://www.nu-hope.com/beltlit.pdf I use the second belt down. On Sunday, April 5, 2015, greg 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 bi

Re: [QUAD-L] Binder and Colotomy

2015-04-06 Thread Quadius
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 siz

Re: [QUAD-L] Binder and Colotomy

2015-04-06 Thread Quadius
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

Re: [QUAD-L] Binder and Colotomy

2015-04-06 Thread Gail Holmes
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.

RE: [QUAD-L] Binder and Colotomy

2015-04-06 Thread Ben Mattlin
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 ge

Re: [QUAD-L] Binder and Colotomy

2015-04-06 Thread Fragile
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 wrote: > I've got a colostomy but have never used an abdominal binder what are they > and what is their purpose? >

Re: [QUAD-L] Binder and Colotomy

2015-04-06 Thread wheelchair
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 pu

RE: [QUAD-L] Binder and Colotomy

2015-04-06 Thread Danny
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

Re: [QUAD-L] Binder and Colotomy

2015-04-05 Thread wheelchair
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, b