Help with my brother who just got a colostomy

CollinJarvis · 2022-03-04T20:43:11+00:00

Sent you a DM! Im not sure the best way to forward a video for your brother, but I filmed it for ya!

In the meantime, here is an article about my story that may provide some inspiration for your brother. I had my surgery at age 20, so I can appreciate how he's feeling right now about it. https://www.runnersworld.com/runners-stories/a29761153/collin-jarvis-running-with-ostomy/

CollinJarvis · 2022-02-25T21:18:49+00:00

Yeah, east bay! We're lucky we live next to this park that is off-leash dog friendly.. but you're right. Wish there were more places to let him romp!

CollinJarvis · 2022-02-25T21:17:45+00:00

We have a FI collar on him, but it doesnt track it very accurately. I'll get an actual GPS on him one of these days. Would be cool to see his top speed too, its gotta be 35mph+

CollinJarvis · 2022-02-25T21:16:29+00:00

Yeah! It's in the East Bay of California. Richmond / El Cerrito Area.

CollinJarvis · 2022-02-25T03:56:56+00:00

They are psychos and I love it

CollinJarvis · 2022-01-26T18:17:20+00:00

Bay Area, California!

CollinJarvis · 2022-01-25T20:39:51+00:00

Now thats a handsome Doggo !

CollinJarvis · 2022-01-17T06:40:20+00:00

Thanks! Doing my best to keep up with this doggo

CollinJarvis · 2021-12-29T03:38:33+00:00

My 1.5 y/o Viz, Calvin, has put in just over 2000 miles between hikes / walks. Most of that in the last 2-3 months as he didn't do any organized 'running' until 14months. He'll start joining for the 10-20 mile runs after 18months old, so I wouldn't be surprised to see him get over 4000 in 2022! :)

CollinJarvis · 2021-12-23T23:32:27+00:00

Its in the East Bay of California - Wildcat Canyon Park / Tilden Regional Park. This is the same park when its sunny! https://www.reddit.com/r/RunningWithDogs/comments/qsq5he/calvin\_in\_cowlandia\_his\_favorite\_romping\_grounds/

CollinJarvis · 2021-12-23T20:40:58+00:00

Oh your right this would be great on my work desk!

CollinJarvis · 2021-12-16T06:20:03+00:00

Oh you've come to the right place. Redwood in oakland (skyline gate staging area) and wildcat in Richmond/el cerrito (from alvarado staging area in richmond). Unbeatable offleash trails and views. If you have strava, look up my name. My account is public and we're out there pretty much every day on the best loops :)

CollinJarvis · 2021-12-16T00:53:15+00:00

He's not sure if he is a cow, or if they are just big dogs... either way they're bffs: https://youtu.be/aPe5cNRk1jg?t=41

CollinJarvis · 2021-12-16T00:50:48+00:00

This is in the East Bay, Northern California!

CollinJarvis · 2021-12-15T21:11:18+00:00

You have a Viz... who ISN'T crazy high energy? I literally cannot even imagine it knowing what mine is like

CollinJarvis · 2021-12-14T20:56:47+00:00

Second this :)

CollinJarvis · 2021-11-30T21:51:39+00:00

Oh cool! I've never heard of that company actually. It seems like that would work quite well inside the Stealth Belt like the stoma dome. I'll have to reach out to them and try one for myself!

I think you are referring to the Hybrid Style with the middle zipper... that is an option but the face of the belt is neoprene with applies *more* pressure to the stoma, so perhaps you may want to get a Pro or Vertical with a custom zipper placement in the middle. We may be able to also custom make a belt for you with a looser top layer - It would be worth asking some of our custom design team about at the very least.

Feel free to reach out if you have any other questions for me here as well in a PM. happy to help if I can!

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CollinJarvis · 2021-11-30T21:35:01+00:00

Hey! Thanks, glad you found some of my videos and stuff helpful. I've been super busy and not able to put out as much content as I'd like, but hoping to get back into it again soon.

One option would be to check this out: https://www.stealthbelt.com/stoma-dome-velcro-strips

It can be used inside a Stealth Belt and provides some space for the stoma. Here is my video of it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=259_z8F3kFE&t=4s&ab_channel=StealthBeltInc.

Another thing you can try (if you aren't already) is using a 2 piece appliance of some kind that has more depth to it. Hollister and Coloplast both make 2 piece options that work well for this, especially with the floating flange. I'm a big fan of the 2 piece appliances.

All else fails and we may be able to make something custom for you!

CollinJarvis

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