Hernia Support Belts – Belt Fitting Guide

CUI Wear is the industry-leading UK-based manufacturer and supplier of specialized medical support garments and Ostomy underwear. CUI offers a variety of their Support Belt products at MyOstomy.ca.

Here are key things to know when choosing a size:

1. Measuring the length:

• Using the guide provided, select the belt size
• Place Velcro pad on abdomen on opposite side of Ostomy
• With hand in pocket, attach Velcro
• If struggling to insert hand into pocket due to the angle, consider a longer belt
• If you can just barely attach the Velcro, consider a longer belt
• If Velcro closes but there is a piece not attached, consider a smaller belt

2. Measuring the width (height):

• If the belt is too wide it will roll. Err on the side of narrower ie. 16cm
• If more fabric is needed to cover the hernia, consider a 20cm or larger

3. Tips & tricks:

• If belt is rolling, it is either too tight or too wide
• If belt buckles at back, consider a narrower belt
• Large abdominal folds or large hernias may benefit from a girdle
• If using a belt with opening, the Velcro is designed to be adjusted beneath the appliance
• Sometimes reversing and having Velcro at the top allows the hernia to have better support or may be easier to adjust
• Fitting by Nurse Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence (NSWOC) recommended
• Ileostomy and urostomy clients do not require a hernia belt with opening. Colostomy clients may require an opening
• For output to drain, there should be enough space to insert fist between appliance and belt