Abdo Empowered

30/12/2025

08/10/2024

Our Inguinal Hernia Support Belts suit any gender. Designed to apply compression to your protruding groin hernia to ease and relieve discomfort. This inguinal hernia belt is constructed with high quality materials, is reasonably priced and functions well both pre and post surgery, helping you resume your daily life comfortable and confident.

06/10/2024

I recently suffered a twisted bowel and required an emergency laparotomy to make a temporary repair to my parastomal hernia. I received my ileostomy 3 years ago and haven't had any major problems. I did develop a parastomal hernia (not uncommon for those with an ostomy) which I have managed with support wear and great hernia belts. In fact, I founded Abdo Empowered as the hernia belts provided to me were impractical, caused leaks, and were uncomfortable at best, and when I found some comfortable belly bands and hernia belts, I knew I had to share them. 🥰

29/08/2024

Great read from Sarah Russell of The Ostomy Studio. Sarah is a clinical Pilates instructor, exercise specialist and, has a stoma herself. She also has online classes, and I found her on You Tube. I love her honest, calm style and that she has personal experience with abdominal surgery. Check her out for some real, practical support around living strong following abdominal surgery, and with a stoma.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqqHrrvwm5Y

27/08/2024

Didn't feel too bad til I felt real bad all of a sudden! After collapsing at the boarding gate, I passed out cold, threw up all over myself.🤮, bumped my head, attracted the fire service (too unwell to assess calendar worthyness), and was taken to hospital by ambo 🚑, turns out I have Influenza A. Output had been watery for a couple of days and I thought I had hay fever. What a drama queen 👸, so embarrassed! And now feeling like I definately have the flu. Dr said lucky I was vaccinated or I'd have been a lot sicker. Anyhoo, Robina ED on the Gold Coast wasn't too bad an experience. Cairns trip on hold and lesson learnt about taking watery output more seriously to avoid dehydration. Poor hubby still getting over the fright I gave him! Seriously hoping he doesn't get the flu too. 🤞Take care out there. Xx
PS, orders are still being sent out while I am away and I am almost on top of emails. 😊

27/08/2024

Didn't feel too bad til I felt real bad all of a sudden! After collapsing at the boarding gate, I passed out cold, threw up all over myself.🤮, bumped my head, attracted the fire service (too unwell to assess calendar worthyness), and was taken to hospital by ambo 🚑, turns out I have Influenza A. Output had been watery for a couple of days and I thought I had hay fever. What a drama queen 👸, so embarrassed! And now feeling like I definately have the flu. Dr said lucky I was vaccinated or I'd have been a lot sicker. Anyhoo, Robina ED on the Gold Coast wasn't too bad an experience. Cairns trip on hold and lesson learnt about taking watery output more seriously to avoid dehydration. Poor hubby still getting over the fright I gave him! Seriously hoping he doesn't get the flu too. 🤞Take care out there. Xx
PS, orders are still being sent out back on NZ while I am away and I am almost on top of emails. 😊

31/07/2024

17/04/2024

Crickey! Buckle up cupcake! 😅

07/04/2024

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ So pleased you found us too! Enjoy your new found comfort in our hernia belt! 😃

Easy to put on and adjust, comfortable to wear all day. So pleased I found this brand as way better than other ones I had been using. Recommended.

07/04/2024

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️So love hearing that our belly bands are helping mummas and mumma's-to-be stay comfortable and supported! 🥰

Really wanted something that would suit both pregnancy and postpartum recovery (rather than two separate bands), so this is perfect for what I needed. Sizing is adjustable to bump and sits right under for support. Bonus - it arrived quickly following order too!

18/02/2024

It's here! We've been working away on our very own ostomy guard and are now ready to launch your new hero - the abdo Shield! 🛡 It's designed to protect your stoma from bumps and knocks so you can get on with living your best life. 🎉 Want to wear a belt with your pants again, 🩳 or worried about seat belt rub? 🚘 We've got you covered! 💫 Worried about being knocked in the pool, by the kids/grand kids, or by jumping pets? 🐶🐱🐵 We've got you covered! 💫 Hip strap on your backpack causing issues while hiking? 🧢 We've got you covered! For work or play, our abdo Shield creates a bridge over your stoma to protect and allow flow, reduces the risk of pancaking and increases confidence in tight situations. Easy on and off - attaches to your bag by hook and loop, and can sit under a hernia belt or close fitting clothes. Designed and made in New Zealand. Abdo Empowered - working with you to live life confident and active! 💃🕺🏊‍♂️🚴‍♂️🤸