I got my ostomy in April of 2021, and I haven't been able to swim because of a mental block that I have. Seeing these pictures and knowing that you use the same appliance system that I use gives me a lot of hope that I'll get over my mental block. Do you swim, and if so, what extra measures do you do to make sure you don't have any problems?
I haven’t been swimming yet, I live in a place with a “real” winter, and also no pool or hot tub. But I do plan on going to the lake this summer as I am a big paddle boarder. I shower daily with my bag, do derby, skiing, backpacking, biking all with my bag. I really think, for me, the key is the skin tac wipes as it makes your skin sticky before even applying the bag, and using the barrier extenders. I use a two piece and get 5-6 nights of wear per base plate and just saws out the actual bag half way through. I also keep the sticker on the filter at all times but idk if that helps with anything other than pancaking. I believe in you tho! I had the mental block of wanting to pretend like my bag isn’t there and kinda going too hard too quick after surgery, but I stepped back and gave myself more time to rest and then got back to my normal things
Since OP doesn't yet, I'll tell you I swim every week. I'm using a hollister two piece and all I do differently is wear a small band made out of an old running top and some elastic. That's just to stop it dragging in the water.
I swim with my kids regularly. I wear one of those underarmour base layers. They’re a snug fit so keep everything nice and tight. I was very self conscious to begin but nobody gives me a second look.
Used to love kickboxing before my ileostomy but haven't gone back for fear of getting a bang to the bag and it leaking. To be honest iv just had to accept contact sport is not an option anymore. Anyone into combat sports still train or even compete?
Hope you are protecting your stoma. I do a lot of hiking and cycling and use a stoma dome to protect my stoma in case of an accident. Its a small plastic device that attaches to your bag with Velcro and it does not need any belts.
[https://imgur.com/a/8pntyCO](https://imgur.com/a/8pntyCO)
I got my ostomy in April of 2021, and I haven't been able to swim because of a mental block that I have. Seeing these pictures and knowing that you use the same appliance system that I use gives me a lot of hope that I'll get over my mental block. Do you swim, and if so, what extra measures do you do to make sure you don't have any problems?
I haven’t been swimming yet, I live in a place with a “real” winter, and also no pool or hot tub. But I do plan on going to the lake this summer as I am a big paddle boarder. I shower daily with my bag, do derby, skiing, backpacking, biking all with my bag. I really think, for me, the key is the skin tac wipes as it makes your skin sticky before even applying the bag, and using the barrier extenders. I use a two piece and get 5-6 nights of wear per base plate and just saws out the actual bag half way through. I also keep the sticker on the filter at all times but idk if that helps with anything other than pancaking. I believe in you tho! I had the mental block of wanting to pretend like my bag isn’t there and kinda going too hard too quick after surgery, but I stepped back and gave myself more time to rest and then got back to my normal things
Since OP doesn't yet, I'll tell you I swim every week. I'm using a hollister two piece and all I do differently is wear a small band made out of an old running top and some elastic. That's just to stop it dragging in the water.
I swim with my kids regularly. I wear one of those underarmour base layers. They’re a snug fit so keep everything nice and tight. I was very self conscious to begin but nobody gives me a second look.
Used to love kickboxing before my ileostomy but haven't gone back for fear of getting a bang to the bag and it leaking. To be honest iv just had to accept contact sport is not an option anymore. Anyone into combat sports still train or even compete?
There’s someone on here who doe’s jujitsu, if only I could remember their user name….they have posted pics of their comps too
I play rugby with mine, had an ostomy for eight years now. Haven't really come across a sport or activity that I can't do!
Hope you are protecting your stoma. I do a lot of hiking and cycling and use a stoma dome to protect my stoma in case of an accident. Its a small plastic device that attaches to your bag with Velcro and it does not need any belts. [https://imgur.com/a/8pntyCO](https://imgur.com/a/8pntyCO)
Went skateboarding today! I use a 2 piece from hollister. And I have an ostomy belt I ordered from Amazon that works wonders