What are some of the difficulties with ostomy pouches?
• Though pouches may worn under various types of clothing, wearing them under tighter clothing such as jeans may be problematic. The user may find himself/herself wearing exclusively baggy, long, unattractive clothing outside of the home. • Family members may find the appearance of the bag disgusting when worn informally around the home in the more comfortable position external to pants. This is especially true for transparent pouches. • A large percentage of ostomates (i.e., people with ostomies) are not otherwise incapacitated and can participate in sports. During sports activities the pouch is especially vulnerable. If the plastic clip opens, it can lead to unpleasant consequences if not immediately detected. • During driving, the seatbelt may be placed immediately above the pouch or underneath the pouch, neither position being ideal during a minor accident. • The ostomy pouch, made of latex, is not comfortable when touching the body directly for extended periods. • The ostomy pouch
