My weekend was incredible. Never felt more "normal!" (Had a seven year hiatus)
The Massage: I chose 50 min Aromatherapy. I lay on my stomach and back, did nothing different w/ my bag. For the comfort of the very accepting young masseuse (I offered, she didn't care), I put a small towel under and over my bag, on my stomach, then on my back. I have a bad back, curvy spine, but she was light on it, so no harm, only help from that. The massage is toe to head, back, then front. It was incredible. And full disclosure: of course my bag started to get a bit full at an hour when it never does. My Convatec bag rolls up, no harm to me, no leakage, and it was silent (that was nice!). Wow.
The Sauna, and other Rooms: Wow again! I was always a sauna person, never too hot for me. It detoxes, I believe, and it helps pain. Again, in the room, I had a small towel (they provided) over my colostomy. So no one even noticed, and again, I forgot. It was just me in the sauna. The showers were private, so shower was the usual (I keep my bag on, always have, w/ sticker over filter). In the dressing room, I did not hide anything, but people are in their own worlds, so I have no idea if anyone looked, stared, wondered. I was in my own happy world!
So I cannot recommend this enough. At my age (soon 65), and (stories for another day) w/ family who didn't accept me (Insane, just some bad fortune long ago), I had been hesitant, but no more! Obviously it is a bit of a luxury to do this, but it was worth every penny! My girlfriend was beaching and getting a facial, had a great time. My friends today must be accepting after what I went through in early years. And they all are, which is wonderful.
I hope this helps someone! And of course I came w/ extra supplies (didn't need), and I hydrated! Best to everyone!