Recommended Urostomy Accessory Products
This document lists assorted urostomy accessory products that I personally use, or have used, and recommend.
1) Halo Ostomy Stoma Guard:
The Halo Ostomy Stoma Guard is a curved plastic shell that attaches, via velcro, to the outside of an ostomy pouch:
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The initial order consists of the shell, one hook-side velcro piece for that, and 60 soft-sided velcro horseshoe-shaped pieces. The shell and its velcro piece are reused, such that when it's pouch-change time you: remove the shell from the prior pouch; place one of the velcro pieces on a new pouch; and then attach the shell to that.
You can get this via Amazon or directly from Halo Ostomy, either way for c. $60. Additional stickers are about $30 for 60. (Barring a huge difference in price, I prefer to deal directly with manufacturers, as I don't really trust Amazon not to reship returned and defective merchandise.)
Pros:
- The guard prevents bumping your stoma into cabinets, facilitates the use of a seatbelt in a car, affords some protection while participating in sports, and so forth.
- Reasonably priced.
Cons:
- You have to remember to remove it, i.e., not discard it still attached to your old pouch.
- The hook-sided velcro piece that is supposed to remain permanently affixed (via its backing adhesive) to the Halo shell has a tendency to come off when removing the Halo. I remedied this problem by removing that velcro piece, filling up the channel that it resides in with some high-quality superglue, reattaching the velcro, and then letting it thoroughly dry.
Bottom line: highly recommended.
2) StomaShield by StomaGear (Discontinued):
The StomaShield, like the Halo above, is a stoma protector, but is significantly larger, and instead of being attached directly to a pouch uses a separate belt:
The StomaShield is a much more protective, if not as convenient (given its separate belt), system than the Halo, and is useful for high-contact sports, motorcycle riding, and suchlike. Unfortunately, sometime after I purchased it (for $120, in April 2025) the proprietor discontinued its sale (with a brief note on the product's web site, which is no longer present).
Bottom line: highly recommended but unfortunately no longer available.
Similar guards, which I have not purchased nor tested, are available from StomaPlex.
3) YConnect Ostomy Belt:
The YConnect belt is a fabric pouch with an elastic belt, which wraps around the waist and has an adjustable velcro closure. The purpose is to both conceal and help support the actual urostomy pouch, which is contained inside, while offering a modest amount of additional protection to the pouch:
The YConnect pouch works well for its intended purpose, is pretty inexpensive, and I bought several of these. One of the reasons for the multiple purchases is that there is a high degree of stretchiness to the belt portion, so I wound up switching from an XL to a size L; thus, if you order one, you may want to drop down a size. It is available at Amazon and elsewhere, for about $40.
I wore each of a pair of these 24x7x52, except while showering, and switched them when changing the appliance twice a week (putting the used one in the washing machine, and then letting it air dry). They provide additional security to the adhesive flange on the pouch itself when tossing and turning during sleep, for instance.
Pros:
- Inexpensive, and easily returned to Amazon if the size is wrong.
- Provides both additional support and concealment.
Cons:
- The velcro closure system is behind your back, which is a little inconvenient.
- If you don't have a svelte torso, the sides of the stretchy belt may become quite narrow, as they sort of fold in on themselves.
- The "one size fits all" approach regarding the opening to pass your pouch through may not work for everyone.
Bottom line: recommended.
4) Stealth Belt:
The Stealth Belt is a fancier — and much more expensive — version of the YConnect belt discussed above:
What you get for that extra money is a more robust belt closure system, which is also more conveniently located on the side. Further, you get to specify a few different opening sizes for inserting your pouch, along with specifying which side of your abdomen, and the orientation, of the pouch. Last, you have some choices regarding the construction material (and, more recently, color, if that matters to you).
After some personal experimentation, and one at a time, I wound up buying two of the
Stealth Belt Pro models ($125 each) and one Stealth Belt Neoprene ($140). I replaced the YConnect belts with the Pro models for everyday wear, swapping them out and washing them, as before, with appliance changes. And I use the Neoprene model while motorcycle riding, as it affords more support, along with a modicum of additional protection.
Pros:
- Provides both additional support and concealment.
- Double-strap velcro belt closure system, which is easier to use (on the side, not on the back) and also precludes the belt's folding and narrowing on that side of the body (for non-svelte users).
- Options for pass-through opening size and location, and for material.
- Smoother operating zipper at the bottom of the pouch.
- Some of the material options provide noticeably better support for more vigorous activities.
Cons:
- Pricey.
- Longer wait time: my orders each took about three weeks, from on-line payment to actual delivery.
Bottom line: highly recommended.
5) Klmnop Ostomy Colostomy Travel Bag:
This is a perfectly sized, highly functional, travel bag for your backup urostomy supplies:
The Klmnop organizer is the perfect size for traveling, for keeping in your car, and so forth. It's divided into zippered compartments, with transparent covers so you can see what you put in each of them. And it folds back up easily, without any fuss. It is so much better than the somewhat triangular bag I was given in the hospital.
The only essential item this can't hold is an overnight drainage bag, so if you're on a multi-day jaunt away from home you will have to pack that (and its backup — you do take a spare of everything when on a cruise, etc., don't you?) separately.
The Klmnop Ostomy Colostomy Travel Bag is available at Amazon for only $17!
Pros:
- Inexpensive.
- Compact, but not too small for its intended purpose, and deals well with being occasionally overstuffed.
- Has a useful amount of individually zippered, easily viewable, compartments to keep things visible and organized.
- Wrap-around zipper, unfolds for easy access, even has a hanging hook, and folds back up very easily.
Cons:
Bottom line: buy it.
Bill Pollack
March 2026
Niskayuna, NY
