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December 2008 Phoenix Magazine Article About Gordon Scott
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September 12, 2011

Greetings Gordon:

I hope this note finds both you and the missus doing well.  I wanted to provide some feedback on the Ostomy Armor belt I purchased 01/08/11.  Yes, this feedback is delayed, but you may recall I lost my roommate back in November 2010 right after you were here to speak with our groups.  Grief seems to slow down all processes and my feedback was affected, yet I felt it was important not to let this go.

The Belt is a superior product made with excellent materials.  Instructions were good.  At the time you presented to our Houston groups the material was accepted without question.  However, it was also viewed as 'special' not for the average Joe, so actual orders did not appear.

Only a small percentage of ostomates are 'maniacs', most are Moms, Dads, teenagers, Grandmas and Pas that see physical challenge in mowing their yards, walking the dogs and occasionally hiking through Wal-Mart.  It was easy to discount the need for your product because they could not identify with the maniac role model.

So I suggest this idea for consideration.  Create a SD model (sissy design or special design) made of lighter grade, more flexible materials, maybe 5$ - 10$ cheaper end cost for those less than maniac moments where stoma protection is still desired (fishing, mowing, yard work, mall walking) but armor plating or invincible coverage not needed.  Marketing could be fun for the AARP Group.  Imagine Gramps picking up little great grandkid and getting kicked in the stoma - but safe due to his SD model.  New mates are terrified of seatbelts, the list is endless.

Your patented design cannot be beat.  It would be a shame for it to be under marketed and not available to everyone.  The best comparison I can think of here is Hummer 2 and the SUV.  Few own the Hummers, many own the SUVs.

Also I would add an instruction video to your web site demonstrating the best way to put the belt on, placement, how tight to make it and what to do with excess straps.  Many of these guides are out on You-Tube for various topics.

Again, thank you for everything you are doing for the ostomy community.

Sincerely,
Patti S. Houston, TX

August 1, 2011

Hello Gordon,

I received the Armour today, Fitted it straight away, it feels great, (getting rid of the "thin" hollister waist belt is terrific), fantastic to be able to now wear my belt over my stoma allows so much more natural movement while working.

Thanks for making such a great product. May I put up a page on my web site and link to your armour site.

Plus I'll show my Urologist on next vist; he, I suspect will recommend it to others.

You may use my words on you site if you like, later I can write a fuller piece after some time using the armour in my profession, (Freelance Cameraman)

Thanks again from down-under.

Cheers

Tom K.
O-Line Video

October 15, 2010

Ostomy Armor™
From the following article on the UOAA Discussion Board: http://www.ostomy.org/forum/index.php

I usually don't endorse products but this one here has made a difference to me.  First a little background.  My stoma is right on my waistline.  I had figured out 4 choices on how to wear my pants.  1. Up high which I call the old man/Urkel style.  2. down low which I call gangsta/plumber style.  3. Loose waist and suspenders which I call the Elmer Fudd style.  4. Bib overalls which I call the farmer style.

I got the Ostomy Armor months ago and thought it was bulky so I decided to wait until I went to work to wear it.  I got here at work and started wearing it for protection/support.  I realized I could wear my pants right across my stoma.  It allows drainage into the bag and only reduces bag capacity a little bit.  I can wear pants like a real man now just like I used to plus have stoma protection and support.  I have been wearing it with the optional sweat covers in 100+ degree weather her in Kuwait without any problems.

I have already ordered another one for home without any back strap padding.  I think I might be able to wear the pants I was wearing when I went in for surgury.  I know one thing I'm going to prove that Ostomy nurse wrong that measured me for my stoma placement.  She looked at my belt buckle and said "you will never wear that belt and buckle again".

Sorry for the long post but it is a brightspot when any normalcy returns in my life.  I also thought there might be someone out there with the same Urkel/gangtsa/Fudd/farmer pants problem that I had or just needs stoma protection and support.  Gordon Scott makes them and he has been great to deal with.  His website is http://www.ostomyarmor.com/index.php

Thanks Mike

August 13, 2010

From Tamara
Hello!!!

Didn't had time to tell you sooner, I received the armor last Monday and I LOVE IT!!!!  I've been wearing it during work and it protects me perfectly.  Tomorrow I'm going to a music festival, lots and lots of people and wearing my Ostomy Armor™ I don't have to be scared they will accidentally hurt my Ostomy :-)

big thank you from Holland

Tamara K.

June 22, 2010

Satisfaction Ostomy Armor
Dear Gordon:

I am greatly pleased with your product.

After several months usage my periostomal hernia is about 70% reduced.

My clothes fit better --- I feel more self-confident.

In our prior conversation I indicated that I used Coloplast Assura and did not see it on your website, that led to my delaying obtaining your product by over one year.  Please let others know plainly that Coloplast Assura works very well.

You may use any part (including minor editing, and including my name) if you wish to post this to your website.

Thank you, thank you, thank you; you saved me needing surgery and I am forever grateful.

I wish the very best to you and your spouse, may God be with you always.

Sincerely yours,

David C.

June 12, 2010

Myself Update...
I recently had tests and they decided that there was a chance to reconnect me up, not 100%, but good.  I came to the hospital on the 2nd of June, the operation was the 4th of June, 5 more hours on the operating table.  I was a bit nervous to say the least, but this time I woke up to everything back in its' place, all plumbing and the main valve working as they should.  I will leave hospital around next Thursday/Friday.

Yes my problems have not been earth shattering, there is so much misery in this world, but I feel like I have been given a second bite at the cherry and intend to take it with gusto.

So I feel bloody great.  It's good to be in the toilet paper market again!!!

I cannot express in words the confidence that your strong personality has given me, it will follow me the rest of my life, no I did not like having a stoma, but like you advised, I did not let it stop me doing the things that I did before.  So thank you again Gordon for all your help and advice, not to mention your excellent product.  This is being donated to a very good stoma nurse Fried that we have in Japan, she wants to show patients how they can protect themselves and get confidence to do things without fearing damage in that area.

Please keep in touch from time to time, maybe we will be in UK at the same time sometime.

Tom J.

June 8, 2010

Feedback
I want to tell you how happy and satisfied my husband R. is with his Ostomy Armor (with the USMC logo!).

I was in desperation that I searched and found your site.  He had been so depressed for so long, with accidents and incidents with his ostomy.  Embarrassed in public places, and humiliated among family even though we all sympathize and understand.  He had tried to craft something himself without success.  When I showed him your site he felt for the first time there was something that might work as it incorporated the "channel" that is so important.

We have given it this amount of time to be sure that it was all that it was represented to be and that it would perform as we hoped.  It has exceeded both out expectations!  He has renewed confidence and self-esteem.  On his visit to the MD yesterday, the Dr. was very interested in the OA as well and R. explained the features.

We will be going at the end of this month to the Ostomy Group meeting in Joplin, MO which comprises people from MO/KS/AR/OK and he will certainly be a part of the "show and tell".

It is so humid in this area of the country that you can almost "drink the air".  People who want to be active have issues with sweat/friction/heat, etc. - in usual activities, let alone recreational.  Prior to the Ostomy Armor™, R. had been unable to use his seatbelt while driving.  The position of his body even without the belt forced liquid back up into the top of the pouch where it would then leak or pop off.  He has had not one single incident since wearing it!

Before too long we will probably be ordering a second one to use as a trade off.  The only question he has is: Is there a way to make the USMC logo more prominent/larger?  He really really likes that... and to think I originally said 'no' when you suggested it - shows how much I know about the Mind of a Marine, huh?

Thanks again - You may use my comments in any way you choose as they are heartfelt and honest and might help someone else going through these problems (tho I would prefer our entire names not be used - due to the efficiency of Google in delivering absolutely everything to everyone!)

As for me I have only one question - is there a preferred way of cleaning it?  I have been using mild baby lotion which is designed to gently remove proteins mixed half and half with water but was wondering if there was something I should be using instead?

Thanks again

Renee C.

January 2010

Crohn's Sucks...
Steven in Business Services in Canada began a blog for many reasons, one of which is Crohn's Disease.  In his blog he expresses satisfaction with the Ostomy Armor purchased from Scott Aeromechanical.  Following is the link to the blog, and if the blog is ever removed, you can also find the article in PDF format at the second link.

Steven's Second Chance Blog

The PDF copy of the blog posting.

January 2010

T-Ball Tike...
This is the second armor we have bought.  I got the first one just before my nephew started kindergarten.  He is now halfway thru 1st grade and has just about worn it out.  Your product has allowed this little boy to be as crazy and distructive as every other 6 year old boy in his class.  It also gave mom the peace of mind that he would not be injured and allowed him to play his very first sport this last summer, T-Ball.  He was so excited and proud to be able to play with all his friends.  Thank you so much for making a product that includes children (something very, very hard to find in the ostomy product world).

My only suggestion either on your web site or included in the paperwork that comes with the armor when shipped are cleaning instructions.

Again Thank You!

Stacy M.

September 15, 2009

A Day With My New Armor
Hi Gordon -

I know you enjoy feedback, so here's some initial thoughts after a full day with my new Armor:

First, very nice workmanship - clearly high quality materials - even has nice paint work!

Confortable to wear - took me maybe 20 minutes to get used to having it on.  After that, didn't even know I was wearing it.

Offers confidence when twisting the body and moving around - I was climbing in and out of the cockpit of a Beech Bonanza all day and I felt the appliance was more stable being protected by the Armor.  Plus, if I waled into a wingtip (a normal occurrence...) or pull a control yoke into my lap I know the stoma is protected.

It seems, although still testing this, that the Armor keeps the "contents of the bag" moving toward the mouth of the bag - which is where you want it, rather than trapped toward the top (you likely know what I mean in this ugly description).

In the vehicle: Protection from seatbelt.  Before, I found myself adding slack to the safety belt to keep the pressure off the stoma.  No need for this precaution with the Armor.

The comfort band - indeed comfortable, but... induces sweat.  Mine was pretty wet at the end of the day (on my back, mostly) when I got home and changed into comfortable clothing.  Wonder if you added some "breathing holes" to the band, it won't sweat as much.

All in all, thank you for a well thought out product - I think it's priced very fairly considering the work it must take to construct. As odd as it may sound, it even has some 'cool factor'... imagine that?

I'll send some action pics for your web page when I have the opportunity.

Thanks again for being there!

Larry A.

August 2009

Back to Work and Happy About It...
My husband just loves his armor and the air brush work; now he is back to work and we are getting on with our lives and having fun.  I thank God for people like you; thank you for every thing.  God Bless.

Karen and Bill C.

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The belt now fits so well and we are doing very well thanks to you.  Everywhere we go people ask how he is doing and he has to show his belt; he is so proud of it and now his doctor that did the surgery has your info, to pass on to others.  He didn't know you were out there until we gave him your pamphlet.  Thank you so much for given him back his life; we are having so much fun.  God Bless.

Karen and Bill C.

October 30, 2008

Dragged by a Horse
Email from customer's wife titled "Proof your product really works!"

Today, he is more than happy with his armor.  He was helping our son's girlfriend to train her horse, walking it by a lead rope.  The horse bolted, dragging him on his stomach for at least 20 feet.  When he got things back under control, he brushed himself off and assessed the damage to find... there was none.  Well, his hands were all torn up with rope burn, he was filthy, and his muscles will probably ache a little tomorrow, but his ostomy was completely protected during the entire wild ride!  No stomal irritation, bleeding - nothing.

I am SO GLAD I found this product!  Thanks a million!

Jennifer M.

June 13, 2006

To whom it may concern:

Ostomy Armor™ has proven to be revolutionary for improved quality of life for my patients with permanent and even temporary ostomies.  I can now encourage my patients to be as active as they want to be with this innovative device assuring integrity of their ostomy appliances.  Please feel free to contact me if you have further questions or concerns regarding this new product.

Sincerely,

Maria H. Javeed, M.D.

CSCRS
1633 Medical Center Point
Suite 293
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
719 475 2566

June 1, 2006

"...Gordon has done amazing things with his Ostomy Armor™ system.  Every day it seems he has conquered another challenge, and proven to himself and others that his device is what has made all of this possible for him.  I am convinced that this device was the determining factor in Gordon's rapid recovery from his surgery, and was what brought him back into the mainstream of life.  Before, he just existed, but now he is truly living and enjoying life again.  It makes me happy to see he is doing so well, and as we have said on many occasions, "life is too short as it is, why waste a single minute when you can do something about it?"

Mark Durocher
Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor
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A Testimonial by Daniel E. Read
Public High School History Teacher (17 years)
Professional Musician (23 years)
Father of 3 girls
Ostomate (8 years)

RE: Gordon Scott's Ostomy Armor™

General Observations:
Mr. Scott's Ostomy Armor™ provides extra security for the seal on the ostomy appliance.  The armor of the device provides a new-found confidence in that beyond securely holding the adhesive in place, protection is provided against tear-aways, puncture, and the inherent vulnerability of appliance failure.  It is comfortable and does not restrict movement or activity.

Personally Speaking:
Ostomy Armor™ has significantly improved the quality of my life.  I play in a rock and roll outfit, and my guitar rests right on the site of my stoma.  Therefore the appliance is vulnerable to detachment.  With the armor, my appliance is well protected during practice and performances.

Ostomy Armor™ provides me 100% assurance that my appliance will not fail when laying on my stomach, when getting a chiropractic adjustment, or when, for whatever reason, I need to lie on my stomach.

Ostomy Armor™ provides confidence for my partner as well as myself during intimate relations.

Ostomy Armor™ is a money saving invention in that the seal on the appliance barrier adhesion is enhanced.  Therefore, they last twice as long.

I also have a bit of an interstomal hernia, which the armor protects and holds in.  The benefits here are both physiological and cosmetic.

Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,

Daniel E. Read