Hi, I wondered if anyone has visited Iceland and ventured into the Blue/Secret Lagoons with their colostomy bag? I have emailed the Blue Lagoon and they advise that it should be okay. Has anyone had any experience with this? Thanks.
Rayofsunshine
Oct 12, 2019 4:10 pm
lovely
Oct 13, 2019 12:46 am
Maybe this is a stupid question but I have never heard of that place. I was wondering why you would think it would be a problem?
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In both of my cases, I had no choice. It was surgery or be put 6 feet under! I thank God that He has been with me all these times. Without Him, I never would have known what to do and might not have gone to the hospital when I did. I don't know if you have had your surgery or not yet but I hope you will hang out on this website when you are done. I have learned a great deal through the people here and it is so great having others who have had the same thing done and been through what you are about to or have gone through. The only thing I have turned down is a reversal of the ileostomy. When the doctors did the emergency rebuilding of my original ileostomy this last February, I told them I did not want to go through this again. My doctor told me at that time that I was no longer a candidate for the reversal. In a way, I was very relieved. The last three years of my life have been a nightmare for me. I do not want to go through any of it again. If you wish to be rehooked up and they say you are a good choice for that, research it carefully. Every surgery I have ever had except for Old and New Maxine and the emergency surgery on my broken foot, I have spent weeks researching. I recently had my C5 C6 disk in my neck replaced with an artificial one. I went to my pre-op with 2 pages of questions for the doctor. I knew everything that they were going to do and could talk intelligently with them. I always try to research my adversaries! Don't cancel your surgery. It is nice not to have to suffer any longer with horrible pain. We all had to change a few things around when we had our surgeries but in the long run, most of us are glad we did it. I know I am. Good luck to you!
Past Member
Oct 13, 2019 5:58 am
Hi Ray of Sunshine,
I remember from years ago that a similar question was raised about the Blue Lagoon (see post below).
https://www.meetanostomate.org/discussion-forum/viewtopic.php?t=2489
Iceland is a country I have wanted to visit for quite some time (closest I have got is the Arctic Circle in Norway), I envy you living in the UK being so close to that part of the world. Definitely want to include it on my next journey around the globe.
Looks amazing. Happy travels!
Jo :-)
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Bill
Oct 13, 2019 6:37 am
Hello rayofsunshine.
Thanksyou for this interesting post, and thank you JMC for a very informative response in directing us to a former post.
Have a good holiday!
Best wishes
Bill
Rayofsunshine
Oct 13, 2019 8:44 am
Hi, it's a geothermal hot spring pool. I was concerned about the minerals in the pool affecting my bag. But they have advised it should be okay. Also, you have to shower naked before putting on your swim costume. But I've found out there are a few cubicles to shower in.
Ray
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lovely
Oct 14, 2019 1:14 am
Thanks for the info. I had wondered about getting in a hot tub just due to the water being so hot on the stoma.
Puppyluv56
Oct 16, 2019 2:21 am
I have been in a hot tub on cruise ships with no problem at all!
Would not think it would be any different!
Safe travels!
Puppyluv
IA504
Aug 26, 2022 12:53 am
Your original post popped up just now when I Googled this question. How was your experience at the Blue Lagoon? Any problems? Would love to hear your take. My family is hoping to visit the Blue Lagoon in November and my wife just asked me if the mineral content and heat of the lagoon were going to be an issue for my ostomy. We first visited there a year ago, before my ileostomy, and loved it.