Nu-Hope Nu-Form 6 Inches Regular Elastic Ostomy Support Belt With Prolapse Strap

Nu-Hope Nu-Form Regular Elastic Ostomy Belt Features

• Helps protect abdominal hernia repairs and helps prevent recurrence
• Support of hernias around and adjacent to the stoma
• Provides 360 degrees of wafer/pouch support for longer wear time
• Help manage prolapsed stomas
• Helps prevent unsightly lines bulges
• Helps improve appearance, comfort, security, and peace of mind
• Prolapse over belt can be added to any belt for extra safety and security
• Hole Openings are centered (vertically) on all 3″, 4″, 5″, and 6″ belts
• Belt opening: Standard 2-3/8″ or 6.0cm (centered)
• Note: Q (2-7/8″ x 3-3/8″) opening size comes with a blue bias ring which is made of soft vinyl material
• To customize any belt, add SP to the end of the Product number and specify the customization
• Note: This item cannot be returned or exchanged due to hygienic reasons

How to Measure For Nu-Hope Support Belt?

Girth Measurement:

• Belt length comes in sizes Small – XX-Large.
• Measure the circumference horizontally around the body in line with the stoma.
• If there is no hernia, measure standing in line with a stoma.
• If herniated, the measurement should be made while laying on the back (supine position) after 5 minutes and standing.
• If laying measurement falls between sizes, go to the next larger size.
• If standing measurement falls between size, go to the next smaller size.

Width Choices:

• Choose the smallest possible width based on opening size and hernia size.
• This product has a width of 4″
• Measure a hernia from bottom to top. It is typically only necessary to capture 80% of a hernia.

Belt Ring opening:

• Fits Nu-Hope Pouches only.