HIRO Performance Ostomy Support Belt™
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Highest Quality Standards
Reinforced stitching, premium fabric, and attention to detail. Built to hold up to real life, every day.
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Designed by an Ostomate
Every HIRO ostomy belt design is tested and worn by someone who has actually lived with an ostomy, not just a manufacturer guessing at what works.
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17 Years of Experience
Richard has designed ostomy support belts for 17 years, refined through real feedback from real ostomates.
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A Secure, Stable Fit
A snug fit keeps your pouch close to your body so it's less likely to shift or pull during the day. Read our skin care guide.
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Built for Closeness and Connection
Low profile and comfortable enough to wear close to the people you love, without a second thought.
A Real Guide to Ostomy Belts and Ostomy Support Belts
If you just had surgery and you're new to living with an ostomy, you're in the right place. I still remember waking up and trying to figure out what this ostomy thing even was. I've laid out a few things I wish I'd understood right away, to make the transition easier so you can get up and get moving. Now that the surgery is behind you, what you need most is the right products to get back to enjoying your life.
And if you already have a few belts and want to try one designed by someone who has actually lived with an ostomy, you're in the right place too. I've been designing ostomy belts for nearly two decades, testing them out in as many activities as I possibly can. This is the plain language rundown I wish existed when I first started.
An ostomy belt (also called an ostomy support belt or a stoma support belt) is a fitted band worn around the waist that holds your pouching system securely against your body. Instead of the bag hanging loose off the wafer, a well made ostomy support belt distributes its weight evenly, keeps it from swinging or shifting during movement, and helps prevent the seal from pulling away from your skin.
People come to an ostomy belt for different reasons. Some want it for the first few months after surgery, when the abdominal wall is still healing and every extra bit of support matters. Others wear an ostomy support belt permanently, as part of how they stay active: sports, physical work, travel, or just everyday movement without a second thought. Neither approach is more "correct" than the other. It comes down to your body, your stoma, and your life.
What to Look for in an Ostomy Support Belt
- Adjustability: bodies change after surgery, so a belt that only comes in fixed sizes rarely stays comfortable for long. Find your size.
- Breathable, quick dry fabric: worn against skin all day, cheap material irritates fast.
- Vertical or horizontal opening: where the pouch sits changes what activities feel comfortable. There's no single right answer. Compare vertical and horizontal.
- Reinforced construction: stitching and closures that hold up to daily wear, not just occasional use.
Every HIRO ostomy support belt is built around these four things, based on 17 years of wearing one myself and talking with wound care nurses, ostomy nurses, and thousands of other ostomates along the way. Read the full guide to choosing an ostomy belt →
MEET THE OWNER
Richard O'Hamill: Owner, Inventor, and Designer
In 2008, I was diagnosed with Crohn's disease and had ostomy surgery. It was one of the hardest things I've ever gone through, and it changed the entire direction of my life.
Richard O'Hamill is the inventor and founder of Stealth Belt, Inc. Following the sale of Stealth Belt and the assignment of his patent rights to Stealth Belt, Richard founded a new business, O'Hamill Inc., focused on the development and marketing of innovative support products.
Since then, I've spent 17 years designing, wearing, and improving ostomy support belts, not just for myself, but for the thousands of other ostomates I've met along the way at UOAA support groups, ostomy conferences, and one on one conversations with people going through exactly what I went through.
This isn't just a product to me. I know what it's like to face major surgery and illness, and to fight your way back to feeling like yourself. HIRO exists because I wanted other ostomates to have what I wish I'd had sooner: the confidence to return to an active lifestyle, get back to performance sports, and handle everyday life without a second thought.
An Ostomy Belt Built for What You Actually Do
Surfing, martial arts, chasing my kids around. I built HIRO's ostomy support belts because I needed something that held up to a real, active life, not just a trip to the mailbox. Every belt is reinforced at the stress points and made with quick dry fabric so it works as hard as you do.
Shop Ostomy Support BeltsTwo Ostomy Belt Styles, One Choice: Yours
Vertical is the standard most people go home from the hospital with. It's straightforward, and it drains easily. Horizontal keeps the bag off to the side, which is what I personally wear for sports, driving, and sleeping on my side. There's no medical requirement either way. Many people try both before settling on a favorite.
See the full vertical vs. horizontal comparison →
Ostomy Belt Questions, Answered
What does an ostomy belt actually do?
It supports the weight of the bag so you can live an active lifestyle. An ostomy support belt keeps the pouch snug against your body so it doesn't pull, swing, or shift as the bag fills, so you can move with more confidence. Here's how I handle a leak if one happens. And it means you can go do what you actually want to do, without thinking about it.
Do I need to wear a belt after surgery?
It's not a requirement, but wound care and ostomy nurses overwhelmingly recommend using ostomy support, especially in the first weeks and months after surgery, when the abdominal wall is at its weakest. Beyond that early window, it becomes a personal choice. Some ostomates wear a belt for years, others only during activity. Not sure what's right for you? Find a WOC nurse near you.
Should I wear my ostomy belt vertical or horizontal?
There's no medical requirement either way. Vertical is the common default at hospital discharge. Horizontal keeps the bag off to one side, which many active wearers prefer for sports, driving, and side sleeping. See the side by side comparison.
Can I exercise or play sports in an ostomy support belt?
Yes, and this is where a good belt earns its keep. Running, cycling, weight training, martial arts, golf: the belt keeps the pouch anchored close to your body so it doesn't bounce or shift during movement. Here's how I play tennis with an ostomy.
How tight should an ostomy belt be?
Snug, not tight. It should hold the weight of the bag without pressing directly on the stoma or restricting normal breathing and movement. If you see redness or indentation marks after wearing it, size up or loosen the fit. Check the Size Guide.
How do I find my ostomy belt size?
Measure your waist just above and below stoma level and take the average. This often differs from your regular pants size. HIRO belts also build in several inches of closure adjustability, so if you're between sizes, you've got room to fine tune the fit. Use our Size Guide.
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