What a StomaStrap Is Not
There are a lot of products for ostomates. Some products are from huge muti-national corporations. Other products are from much smaller organizations, often started by ostomates. Most of these products solve real problems, and we've got several of them in our arsenal.
Every ostomate is different, so some of these products might be just what you need.
Not For Hiding a Stoma
There are lots of products available to cover a stoma. Ostomates have a wealth of reasons for hiding a stoma. Personally, having a bag flapping off my abdomen causes me no end of intimacy issues.
One good option for hiding a stoma under your clothing is StealthBelt - I've got the sideways model. It mostly stays in my bedside drawer, but it's nice to have when I need it.
There are also cheaper belt models made by WearWan on Amazon - I've got a couple of these that I keep around. Easy to get delivered quickly, and lots of color options.
Not For Out-of-Beltline Hernia Support
StomaStrap can support a parastomal hernia that is in-line with the belt. If you need more all-encompassing hernia support, you'll probably want something wider.
Coloplast makes the Brava Ostomsy Support Belt That may work for you. The pocket to jam your hand in to stretch the belt in is a nice design element.
I found the support on the Brava to be pretty weak overall. My parastomal hernia was barely compressed when wearing it. It is also a pain to put on - Feeding the bag through the hole in the belt can be awkward because of how big the belt is. Pretty good design overall, tho.
There's also models from Nu-Hope - Although there's little chance that my stoma prolapses will be stopped by an elastic and velcro strap.
Not For Perfect Stomas
The mythical perfect stoma - I've never seen one in person, but I don't doubt they exist. If you have no bulges or skin creases, and your wafers always last a week between changes, even as you hike the hills of Katmandu and dive the Great Barrier Reef - The StomaStrap may not help you at all.
Some folks get a planned stoma, with robotic surgery and no nearby hernias. That's not what I have. If you've got a social media friendly stoma with perfect bag changes, the StomaStrap probably isn't going to improve your life.