{"title":"Ostomy Belts and Support Belts","description":"\u003cp\u003eHIRO ostomy support belts are designed by Richard O'Hamill, an ostomate and inventor with 17 years of ostomy belt design experience. Every belt is fully adjustable, made with breathable premium fabric and reinforced stitching, and ships free with next day dispatch. Choose the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hiro-performance-horizontal\"\u003ePerformance Horizontal\u003c\/a\u003e for sports and an active life, or the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hiro-performance-vertical\"\u003ePerformance Vertical\u003c\/a\u003e for easy draining and everyday comfort. Not sure which one? \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/horizontal-vs-vertical\"\u003eCompare vertical and horizontal\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hiro-performance-horizontal","title":"HIRO Performance Horizontal Ostomy Belt","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🏅 TRUSTED DESIGN EXPERTISE: 17+ YEARS IN THE OSTOMY INDUSTRY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🎉 20% OFF + FREE SHIPPING, STOREWIDE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGet $145 belts for $116, and every order ships free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🏄 Horizontal wear: \u003cstrong\u003ekeeps your pouch off to the side and out of the way when you move\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🛡️ Fully adjustable fit: \u003cstrong\u003eabout 6 inches of range that adapts as your body changes\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🧵 Premium, reinforced construction: \u003cstrong\u003ebuilt for daily wear, not disposable use\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e💧 Breathable, quick dry fabric: \u003cstrong\u003eworks as an ostomy belt for swimming, surfing, and showering\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🚚 Ships next day: \u003cstrong\u003efree shipping on every U.S. order\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e📏 Men and women: \u003cstrong\u003eXXS to XXXL, 8 sizes, left or right stoma\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt for a life that doesn't slow down. The HIRO Performance Horizontal ostomy belt holds your pouch sideways or diagonally away from your belly button, so it stays flat and secure through a workout, a round of golf, a long drive, or a day in the water. It works as a colostomy bag belt, an ileostomy support belt, or a urostomy support belt, and it acts as an ostomy bag holder under the clothes you already own, so you rarely need an ostomy bag cover, ostomy underwear, or special ostomy clothing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the style I wear every day. I designed it after my own surgery because nothing on the market kept up with surfing, martial arts, and chasing my kids. Read \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/about\" style=\"color: #b8860b; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003emy story\u003c\/a\u003e, or see \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/testimonials-reviews\" style=\"color: #b8860b; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ewhat customers say\u003c\/a\u003e about wearing HIRO for work, sports, and everyday confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Horizontal?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn my 17 years of living with an ostomy, I've discussed this with many doctors and surgeons and found there's no medical requirement to wear your belt in either direction. It comes down to your lifestyle and what feels best on your body. Horizontal keeps the pouch away from your waistline, so bending over doesn't compress it, you can tuck in a shirt or wear a regular belt, and side or stomach sleeping stays comfortable. Prefer the drain at the bottom? See the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hiro-performance-vertical\" style=\"color: #b8860b; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eHIRO Performance Vertical Ostomy Belt\u003c\/a\u003e, or compare both in our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/horizontal-vs-vertical\" style=\"color: #b8860b; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ehorizontal vs vertical ostomy belt guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"6\" cellspacing=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVertical\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHorizontal \u003cem\u003e(this belt)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLower mobility, casual or evening wear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eActive lifestyles: sports, surfing, golf, driving\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDraining\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOpening sits at the bottom for easy draining\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePouch sits off to one side, out of the way\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBending over\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCan compress the pouch against your waist\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePouch moves toward the hip, so bending doesn't compress it\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSleeping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStomach sleeping is harder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSide and stomach sleeping stay comfortable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClothing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrickier to tuck in shirts or wear a belt over\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasier to tuck in and wear normally under a belt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I swim in it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. The fabric is quick drying and breathable, and I wear mine surfing in Hawaii. Read about my day at the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/richard-s-journey\/waterparks-ostomies-and-making-memories-with-my-kids\" style=\"color: #b8860b; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ewater park with my kids\u003c\/a\u003e and the UOAA's tips on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ostomy.org\/swimming-with-an-ostomy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #b8860b; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eswimming with an ostomy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I wear it for sports?\u003c\/strong\u003e That's what it was built for. See my article on \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/richard-s-journey\/can-you-play-tennis-with-an-ostomy-a-real-answer-from-someone-who-plays\" style=\"color: #b8860b; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eplaying tennis with an ostomy\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.colostomyuk.org\/information\/exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #b8860b; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eColostomy UK's exercise guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it a parastomal hernia belt?\u003c\/strong\u003e It offers supportive, adjustable compression, but it isn't a hernia treatment. If you have or suspect a hernia, talk with your surgeon first; the UOAA explains the signs in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ostomy.org\/do-i-have-a-parastomal-hernia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #b8860b; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eDo I Have a Parastomal Hernia?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill insurance, FSA, or HSA cover it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Often, yes. See the details in our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/faq\" style=\"color: #b8860b; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eostomy belt FAQ\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\" style=\"color: #b8860b; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003econtact me\u003c\/a\u003e for an itemized receipt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat if it doesn't fit?\u003c\/strong\u003e See our \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/refund-policy\" style=\"color: #b8860b; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ereturns policy\u003c\/a\u003e, or call me before you order and I'll help you pick the right size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px; padding: 16px 20px; background: #faf8f5; border-left: 4px solid #b8860b; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eA Note From Richard: Not Medical Advice, Just Personal Insight\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eThis is my own perspective, not clinical guidance. I've lived with Crohn's disease and an ostomy for over 17 years, spoken at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ostomy.org\/support-group-finder\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #b8860b; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eUOAA support groups\u003c\/a\u003e and ostomy educational conferences, and listened to thousands of customers about what actually works day to day. I'm also a martial arts instructor, a surfer, and a parent keeping up with my kids. Horizontal is my personal favorite, but the best ostomy belt is the one that fits your life. Please talk with your \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/nurse\" style=\"color: #b8860b; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eostomy nurse\u003c\/a\u003e or surgeon about your own situation; the WOCN Society can help you \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/findanurse.wocn.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #b8860b; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003efind a WOC nurse\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"background:#faf8f5;border-left:4px solid #b8860b;border-radius:4px;padding:12px 16px;margin:16px 0;text-align:left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre you a nurse?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/nurse\" style=\"color:#b8860b;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eClick here for our quick nurse resource guide\u003c\/a\u003e with sizing help, a printable ostomy belt fitting and order guide, patient welcome coupons, and free demo belts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOstomy Belt Size Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasure your waist just above and just below your stoma, then take the average. Each size has about 6 inches of adjustability, so if you land on the border between two sizes, size up. Full instructions are in the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/sizing-guide\" style=\"color: #b8860b; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eHIRO Ostomy Belt Sizing Guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"6\" cellspacing=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWaist Range\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eXXS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 to 25 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eXS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 to 29 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28 to 33 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32 to 37 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e36 to 41 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XXXL","offer_id":44658589564979,"sku":"54RT314-HA","price":145.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/8494\/6227\/files\/Hiro_Performance_Ostomy_Wear-Horizontal-1.png?v=1785969642"},{"product_id":"hiro-performance-vertical","title":"HIRO Performance Vertical Ostomy Belt","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🏅 TRUSTED DESIGN EXPERTISE: 17+ YEARS IN THE OSTOMY INDUSTRY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🎉 20% OFF + FREE SHIPPING, STOREWIDE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGet $145 belts for $116, and every order ships free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e⬇️ Vertical wear: \u003cstrong\u003ethe drain opening stays at the bottom, right where you expect it\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🛡️ Fully adjustable fit: \u003cstrong\u003eabout 6 inches of range for swelling, meals, and weight changes\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🪶 Takes the weight off your wafer: \u003cstrong\u003eespecially as the pouch fills\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🧵 Premium, reinforced construction: \u003cstrong\u003ebuilt for daily wear, not disposable use\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🚚 Ships next day: \u003cstrong\u003efree shipping on every U.S. order\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e📏 Men and women: \u003cstrong\u003eXXS to XXXL, 8 sizes, left or right stoma\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVertical is the way almost everyone is taught at hospital discharge, and there's a good reason it stays the default for so many people: nothing about your routine has to change. Your pouch hangs the way it already does, the drain opening sits at the bottom, and emptying works exactly the way you learned it. What changes is where the weight goes. Instead of your adhesive carrying a filling pouch on its own, the belt carries it, which is the whole point of wearing one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe HIRO Performance Vertical ostomy belt adds tension you control. Snug it up for a workday, ease it off after a meal, and let it move with you through post op swelling or weight changes. It works as a colostomy bag belt, an ileostomy support belt, or a urostomy support belt, and it's the style I recommend if you have a urostomy pouch with a spout. As an ostomy bag holder, it keeps your pouch flat under everyday clothes, so you rarely need an ostomy bag cover, ostomy underwear, or special ostomy clothing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Vertical Right for You?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVertical tends to be the better fit if you're newly post op and still healing, if reaching or bending is difficult, if most of your day is seated or relaxed, or if you simply don't want to relearn how you drain. If you're just home from surgery, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ostomy.org\/new-ostomy-patient-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #b8860b; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eUOAA New Ostomy Patient Guide\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facs.org\/for-patients\/recovering-from-surgery\/home-skills-for-patients\/ostomy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #b8860b; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAmerican College of Surgeons Ostomy Home Skills program\u003c\/a\u003e are great companions to a support belt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter 17 years living with an ostomy and a lot of conversations with surgeons and \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/nurse\" style=\"color: #b8860b; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eostomy nurses\u003c\/a\u003e, I'll say plainly what they told me: there is no medical requirement to wear your pouch in either direction. Want the pouch off to the side for sports? See the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hiro-performance-horizontal\" style=\"color: #b8860b; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eHIRO Performance Horizontal Ostomy Belt\u003c\/a\u003e, or compare both in our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/horizontal-vs-vertical\" style=\"color: #b8860b; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ehorizontal vs vertical ostomy belt guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"background:#faf8f5;border-left:4px solid #b8860b;border-radius:4px;padding:12px 16px;margin:16px 0;text-align:left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre you a nurse?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/nurse\" style=\"color:#b8860b;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eClick here for our quick nurse resource guide\u003c\/a\u003e with sizing help, a printable ostomy belt fitting and order guide, patient welcome coupons, and free demo belts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"6\" cellspacing=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVertical \u003cem\u003e(this belt)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHorizontal\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDraining\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOpening sits at the bottom of the pouch for the simplest access\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePouch sits off to one side, out of the way\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecovery, seated work, casual and evening wear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSports, surfing, golf, driving\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearning curve\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone: matches how you were taught at discharge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTakes a short adjustment period\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBending over\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCan compress the pouch against your waist\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePouch moves toward the hip instead\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSleeping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eComfortable on your back; stomach sleeping is harder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSide and stomach sleeping stay comfortable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I wear it right after surgery?\u003c\/strong\u003e Many \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/nurse\" style=\"color: #b8860b; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eostomy nurses\u003c\/a\u003e recommend support in the first weeks home, but check with your surgeon first. I share what I've learned in \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/richard-s-journey\/how-to-choose-an-ostomy-belt-a-guide-from-17-years-in-the-industry\" style=\"color: #b8860b; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eHow to Choose an Ostomy Belt\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it help with leaks?\u003c\/strong\u003e Holding the pouch snug takes strain off the seal as it fills. For more, read my guide to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/richard-s-journey\/barrier-rings-strips-two-piece-systems-explained\" style=\"color: #b8860b; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eleakage and skin irritation\u003c\/a\u003e, and see the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cancer.org\/cancer\/supportive-care\/ostomies.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #b8860b; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAmerican Cancer Society ostomy guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it a parastomal hernia belt?\u003c\/strong\u003e It offers supportive, adjustable compression, but it isn't a hernia treatment. If you have or suspect a hernia, talk with your surgeon first; the UOAA explains the signs in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ostomy.org\/do-i-have-a-parastomal-hernia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #b8860b; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eDo I Have a Parastomal Hernia?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill insurance, FSA, or HSA cover it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Often, yes. See the details in our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/faq\" style=\"color: #b8860b; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eostomy belt FAQ\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\" style=\"color: #b8860b; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003econtact me\u003c\/a\u003e for an itemized receipt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat do other wearers say?\u003c\/strong\u003e Read \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/testimonials-reviews\" style=\"color: #b8860b; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ereal customer reviews\u003c\/a\u003e, and see our \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/refund-policy\" style=\"color: #b8860b; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ereturns policy\u003c\/a\u003e if the fit isn't right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px; padding: 16px 20px; background: #faf8f5; border-left: 4px solid #b8860b; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eA Note From Richard: Not Medical Advice, Just Personal Insight\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eThis is my own perspective, not clinical guidance. I've lived with Crohn's disease and an ostomy for over 17 years, spoken at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ostomy.org\/support-group-finder\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #b8860b; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eUOAA support groups\u003c\/a\u003e and ostomy educational conferences, and listened to thousands of customers about what actually works day to day. I'm also a martial arts instructor, a surfer, and a parent keeping up with my kids. Plenty of people start with vertical after surgery and stay here for good, and that's a great choice. Please talk with your ostomy nurse or surgeon about your own situation; the WOCN Society can help you \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/findanurse.wocn.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #b8860b; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003efind a WOC nurse\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOstomy Belt Size Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasure your waist just above and just below your stoma, then take the average. Each size has about 6 inches of adjustability, so if you land on the border between two sizes, size up. Full instructions are in the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/sizing-guide\" style=\"color: #b8860b; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eHIRO Ostomy Belt Sizing Guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"6\" cellspacing=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWaist Range\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eXXS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 to 25 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eXS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 to 29 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28 to 33 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32 to 37 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e36 to 41 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