Today I went wakeboarding for the first time with my ostomy! I was so happy; I haven't gone wakeboarding in years, before I got really sick. I was a bit on edge at first, but I got up, didn't fall... but my muscles are so sore! On the downside, my bag did leak, so I had to scurry home afterwards and clean up (the one time I didn't bring extra ostomy stuff :p) but it was still worth it :D
I used that Stealth Belt thing... it worked fine... but to all you wakeboard/kiteboard/surfers out there with a bag... don't change the bag and wafer the day you go in the water, it needs a day to stick well to the skin, that's what I did by accident and why I leaked. I'm pretty sure that was the reason...
Peace!
jelly
Sep 21, 2011 7:44 pm
Past Member
Sep 21, 2011 10:02 pm
Good for you, buddy!!! If you can identify the problem, you can solve it. You never know if you don't try. You've proven you're ready to reclaim your life, so go out and enjoy it!!! BEG
MeetAnOstoMate is a remarkable community of 41,431 members.
“Every morning with my coffee, I read here and feel wrapped in warmth - I hardly post, but it still feels like family.”
“Our oncologist literally wrote down the link; they said more patients need this website.”
“This place pulled me out of the dark. I went from lurking to living again.”
“At 3am, someone’s awake somewhere in the world. I’m never alone here.”
NewlifeVictoria
Dear Everyone 😊🙏🏻☮️❤️👼😊🌈☀️🌹🤗👩🏻☀️
Hello! Hope your all, having a great start of your day! I have to say this place has been helpful in many ways and the people here, seem very real and mostly helpful in anyway! I usually don't bother anyone really and try to figure out different things on my own, but that is with common sense, but with experience definitely helps and I read stories and I have my own stories and it's been so much and it's nice to have friends here, who understand same kind of situation 😊
I think it's great when people help each other and who is helpful in different ways! I appreciate anything advice etc... Thank you all and very happy this site is here ! I hope you have a good day/night! I'm trying to figure out how to take care of me more then I used to as I think of others more then myself! I'm hoping your all having a great summer! Let's all help more and give a high 5 and all help and get together! 😊☮️❤️😊🌈☀️🌧
Victoria
Primeboy
Sep 24, 2011 5:56 pm
I have been to the shore a few times this year and enjoy the waves. I don't go in until my stoma is quiet and the bag is empty. The only thing I worry about is getting smacked head-on by a nasty wave, but doesn't everybody? On another note, I learned to warm my wafer with a blow-dryer before applying it to improve adhesion. It really helps. Enjoy the surf!
Advertisement
Hollister
Using ostomy accessories to create a personalized pouching system can help you prevent leaks and protect your skin.
Learn about the physical and emotional benefits of using ostomy accessories.
Learn about the physical and emotional benefits of using ostomy accessories.
jelly
Sep 24, 2011 8:43 pm
Hey PrimeBoy, good idea with the blow dryer, I'll give it a try! FWI, the waves in South Florida suck. It's usually flat, that's why I end up wakeboarding instead, but there should be a few swells coming in with the tropical storms lurking in the Atlantic :D It was weird though, I didn't realize how much muscle I lost from being in the hospital for so long. It was really hard for me to pull up on my board and stay on; my muscles were burning, my whole body was incredibly sore the next few days.
Tips on Hernia Prevention with Collin | Hollister
