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    Posted by willybob on June 9, 2017 at 8:08 pm

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    Active 54 yoa male.
    I’m at home doing my research to decide if I go with the Neo or Conduit. Surgery is days away. My question for you Conduit users is regarding placement. I met with the nurse and she put a mark on my abdomen indicating a possible location for my stoma. I normally wear my belt at or just below naval level and like my belt tight. I carry stufff on my belt and a loose belt lets my pants slip down. My concern is that I will not be able to do this any longer. I was hoping the bag would sit below my belt line and be worn under my clothes but I imagine I can’t allow my belt line to impact my stoma. If the Stoma is higher my belt will not allow flow to the bottom of the bag. Can anyone share insights ans personal experience. Thank you. Will.

    Hannah01 replied 7 years, 3 months ago 3 Members · 3 Replies
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  • Hannah01

    Member
    June 12, 2017 at 7:51 am

    I think the choice is more dependent upon the skills of your doc. I wish you all the best and hope you take the right decision…

  • Willybob

    Member
    June 9, 2017 at 8:24 pm

    Yes. We only had a 50 minute class so it was an overview before I had to go meet with the Dr. I understood there is some flexibility regarding position. Before I left for the day I asked for, and got a couple urostomy bags so I could wear one for the day to see what it will be like. I’m hoping to get some insight from folks who actually wear the bag and get an idea regarding position related to clothing.

  • sara.anne

    Member
    June 9, 2017 at 8:11 pm

    Did you discuss this with the nurse?

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