Swimming and Hot Tub with Colostomy

So heading back to Florida after the New Year with my grandson. Any advice on getting in pools and/or hot tubs? I use Hollister products for my wafer and bag. Two pieces.

Don't jump in head first. 🤷‍♂️ Enjoy the time. 

As a guy, I wear my hernia belt and what's called a surfer's rash guard shirt. Never have issues.

Flange seal is watertight. Water won't hurt your stoma or leak in. Change to a new bag, then enjoy the water.

For more active water activities with a stoma, check out the Neoprene Extreme Stealth Belt. It provides the support and protection needed for any water activity.

Have fun.

Live in Florida. Use a wrap from Ostomy Secrets. Enjoy yourself and remember to stay hydrated 🍷🍷🍷

My Ostomy Journey: Keyla | Hollister

Hi, I am in the UK and use Bullens. I have a stoma and use closed bags. I am not sure of all the different bags, etc. All I can say is I shower and bathe; my bag is very watertight, and I have no problems. I'm sure you will get some great advice here, and your mind will be put to rest. I am just taking my time day by day and slowly seeing what I can and can't do. I haven't tried the swimming pool. There is good advice about the belt; I will remember that. If I shower, I take my bag off so I can very gently clean any glue left on my skin, then I pat dry and replace it when done. I'm sure others here may be able to help more than me. Good luck.

I wear a compression shirt when swimming. Have fun!

What a pity they do not ship outside the US :-(

I have a hot tub and use it every day and have zero issues. I always drain before going in but have zero issues. I don't use Hollister anymore but had no issues swimming with my Hollister stuff last summer either. Enjoy!

Love my stealth belts. Got 3. Each has a different application. Waiting to try a hot tub. Any tips?

I use a maternity band. It works great! I get them on Amazon.

I've been in many a hot tub with my one-piece Hollister bag and I've never had any trouble. I've had my colostomy almost 25 years and never had a problem getting into all kinds of water.

I am glad to see this topic.

One of my big fears pre-op was how to stay in the water. It's my favorite exercise and at the time my 3 kids were still quite young. I have happy memories of my father teaching me how to swim and I wanted to teach mine too so we could share the memory.

I was terrified and humiliated and felt shame entering the pool for the first time post-op. I cried like a baby entering the water. In fact, I'm welling up at the thought of it even though it was a long time ago.

I'm so glad I did, but it wasn't easy. I had to wait until I felt okay about it. Now I swim any time I want. It's a bit more hassle, but I can still jump off the pier with my kids and the happy ending is I managed to teach them how to jump off the pier too.

I still long for the idea of stoma-free fresh air on my belly, but I'll take what I have. It's better to swim with a stoma than not swim at all.

It just goes to show we cannot let having a stoma define who we are. 🌈

Interesting I will be checking that out!

Can I ask what brand you use? I want to try this