{"title":"Complete Your Setup","description":"\u003cp\u003eAccessories that pair perfectly with your HIRO ostomy belt.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"halo-stoma-guard-kit","title":"Halo Stoma Guard Kit for Seatbelts and Your Ostomy Belt","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA stoma guard for the moments an ostomy belt can't cover\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA good \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/all\"\u003eostomy belt\u003c\/a\u003e holds your pouch secure and close to your body. What it can't do is stop a seatbelt from pressing on your stoma, a toddler climbing into your lap, or a dog jumping up to say hello. That is where a stoma guard comes in. The Halo Stoma Guard is a low profile, reusable shield that sits over your stoma and takes the hit so you don't have to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePairs perfectly with a \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/hiro-performance-horizontal\"\u003eHIRO Performance Horizontal\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/hiro-performance-vertical\"\u003eHIRO Performance Vertical\u003c\/a\u003e ostomy belt. The Halo guard is always offered at its everyday price, so promo codes and sales apply to HIRO belts only.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy I personally like the Halo guard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'm Richard O'Hamill. I've lived with an ostomy since 2008 and have spent 17 years designing ostomy support products (\u003ca href=\"\/es\/blogs\/richard-s-journey\/about-richard-o-hamill\"\u003emy story is here\u003c\/a\u003e). Here's why this little guard earned a spot in my own routine:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeatbelts.\u003c\/strong\u003e It keeps the pressure of the seatbelt off my stomach every time I drive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMartial arts and impact sports.\u003c\/strong\u003e As a martial arts instructor, I know how easily a stray knee or elbow can find your stoma. The guard gives you a layer of protection when the action gets physical.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDuty belts and tool belts.\u003c\/strong\u003e If you wear a heavy belt at work, like a police officer's duty belt or a construction worker's tool belt, the guard keeps that belt from pressing down on your pouch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeeps the pouch lifted.\u003c\/strong\u003e It holds the pressure up and off your stomach, so your pouch can do its job.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall and discreet.\u003c\/strong\u003e It's compact and easy to put on the outside of your pouch, and it stays hidden under clothes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorks perfectly with my belts.\u003c\/strong\u003e It sits right inside the HIRO ostomy belt I designed, so the belt holds everything in place while the guard handles the bumps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreat value.\u003c\/strong\u003e It's built tough, and realistically I think it will last forever. Halo backs it with a lifetime replacement warranty too.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThink of it like your seatbelt. You don't plan on having an accident, but you wear it just in case. This little stoma protector does the same thing for your stoma. For anyone who wants a little extra protection and peace of mind, it's nice to have one, just for safety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMade by a friend who shares our mission\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Halo guard is made by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/haloostomy.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eHalo Ostomy\u003c\/a\u003e, a company run by a good friend of mine. Like us, they're in this to help people live fuller, more confident lives with an ostomy. The ostomy community is built on good connections, and I only share products from people I trust and products I truly love. This is one of them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it protects you from\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeatbelts:\u003c\/strong\u003e driving and riding without the belt strap pressing on your stoma\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWork belts:\u003c\/strong\u003e duty belts, tool belts, and harnesses that sit across your waist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSports and training:\u003c\/strong\u003e martial arts, contact sports, and active play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAccidental bumps:\u003c\/strong\u003e doorways, crowds, countertops, and busy days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKids and pets:\u003c\/strong\u003e hugs, lap climbing, and happy greetings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntimate moments:\u003c\/strong\u003e closeness without worrying about pressure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy the Halo guard works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrong:\u003c\/strong\u003e made from high strength polypropylene that Halo rates to 4,800 lbs. of pressure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiscreet:\u003c\/strong\u003e a low profile shape that stays hidden under clothing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorks for every ostomy:\u003c\/strong\u003e colostomy, ileostomy, and urostomy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReusable:\u003c\/strong\u003e a durable guard you wear again and again, attached with a fresh velcro sticker at each appliance change\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifetime warranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% lifetime replacement from Halo, including accidental loss, when you register your guard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the kit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 Halo Stoma Guard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60 velcro stickers, enough for 60 appliance changes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGuard plus belt: the full setup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThink of it as two jobs. The guard handles impact. The belt handles support, keeping your ostomy bag close, reducing movement, and giving you confidence when you are active. Read more in \u003ca href=\"\/es\/blogs\/richard-s-journey\/stoma-guard-active-days\"\u003ewhy a stoma guard protects your stoma during active days\u003c\/a\u003e. If you are not sure which belt style suits you, my \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/horizontal-vs-vertical\"\u003eHorizontal vs Vertical ostomy belt guide\u003c\/a\u003e walks through the differences, and the \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/sizing-guide\"\u003eostomy belt sizing guide\u003c\/a\u003e will help you find your fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eStoma guard FAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need a HIRO belt to use it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The Halo guard works on its own or with any ostomy belt. It pairs especially well with a \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/hiro-performance-horizontal\"\u003eHIRO Horizontal\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/hiro-performance-vertical\"\u003eHIRO Vertical\u003c\/a\u003e belt, which holds the guard and pouch securely in place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo discount codes apply to the Halo guard?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Halo guard is always offered at its everyday price, so it isn't included in promo codes or sales. Current offers apply to HIRO ostomy belts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it work with my type of ostomy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The Halo guard is designed for colostomy, ileostomy, and urostomy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does it attach?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt attaches with a velcro sticker. Use a new sticker each time you change your appliance. The kit includes 60.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes a stoma guard replace an ostomy belt?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. They do different jobs. A guard protects against impact and pressure, while an \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/faq\"\u003eostomy belt\u003c\/a\u003e supports your pouch and your core. Many active ostomates use both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it helpful for parastomal hernia concerns?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEvery body is different, so talk with your WOC nurse or surgeon. The United Ostomy Associations of America has a helpful page on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ostomy.org\/do-i-have-a-parastomal-hernia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eparastomal hernias\u003c\/a\u003e, and you can \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/findanurse.wocn.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003efind a WOC nurse near you\u003c\/a\u003e. For support options, see \u003ca href=\"\/es\/blogs\/richard-s-journey\/ostomy-hernia-belt-parastomal-hernia\"\u003ehow an ostomy hernia belt may support parastomal hernia care\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the warranty cover?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHalo offers a 100% lifetime replacement warranty, including accidental loss, once you register your guard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNew to life with an ostomy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe UOAA \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ostomy.org\/new-ostomy-patient-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003enew ostomy patient guide\u003c\/a\u003e is a great place to start, and you can read how I handle real life moments in \u003ca href=\"\/es\/blogs\/richard-s-journey\/waterparks-ostomies-and-making-memories-with-my-kids\"\u003emy water park story\u003c\/a\u003e and my guide to \u003ca href=\"\/es\/blogs\/richard-s-journey\/traveling-with-an-ostomy-how-to-prepare-relax-and-enjoy-the-journey\"\u003etraveling with an ostomy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions? \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/contact\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e and you'll reach a real person who lives with an ostomy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Halo Ostomy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44936339783731,"sku":"HALO-GUARD-KIT","price":59.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/8494\/6227\/files\/Halo_Stoma_Guard_Kit_with_60_velcro_stickers.webp?v=1790665573"}],"url":"https:\/\/ohamillinc.com\/es\/collections\/complete-your-setup.oembed","provider":"O'Hamill","version":"1.0","type":"link"}