The Equalizer by Stomaplex.com
January 23, 2012In this video, Maggie models The Equalizer, an ostomy support product by Stomaplex.com. In full disclosure, Maggie was paid to create this video, and Nadia and I haven’t tried this product ourselves.
The Equalizer seems like a pretty handy product for getting a tight seal on your ostomy flange. However, at $34 it is significantly overpriced: it’s just a short length of clear plastic tubing, after all. You could go to any hardware store and buy a small length of plastic pipe that does the same thing: just look in the plumbing section (check out this short length of plastic pipe at Lowes for $0.61!). Just measure the width of your appliance (the ring, so you know how much space you have around your stoma), stroll through the plumbing section, and basically get a useful appliance tool for pennies.
Keep fighting,
~Dennis
Yep, $34 sounds a little steep, especially since your stoma can change shape and size over time. (Maybe you should charge $25 for your IBC bracelets….Kidding!)
Maggie is so great! She looks great and is so confident. A super cute girl lifting up her shirt and saying “so here’s my stoma and this is how it works” really makes it seem like it’s not the biggest deal, just something she has to learn to take care of.
Way to go Maggie, your attitude will take you far.