Due to Bladder cancer my husband recently underwent surgery 7/2016. He has a urostomy pouch and a temp Ileal ostomy pouch. My question is this, he has a hot tub that he used for medical reasons for the last 25 years. All the info on this site a yrs old. Is there any new ostomy products or tips anyone has for me. He still has a few mths before he is able to do any water activities. Mostly concerned about hot tub use. I appreciate any ideas on this subject
Ostomyspouse
Sep 25, 2016 5:30 pm
NJ Bain
Sep 26, 2016 1:35 pm
Ostomyspouse,
I have an ileostomy and I've used the hot tub with no real issue. The pouch, depending on the manufacturer should withstand the temperature of the water.
The only issue I had the last time I used the hot tub was that I cut off the tape around the pouch because my skin has an allergic reaction to it. So when I got in the hot tub, some of the residue from the wafer got into my chest hair. It was kind of like the left over residue from getting hair removed by wax.
I've posted this link before for ostomates that love to swim. This may be an option if you're worried about issues with the pouches in the hot tub.
Hope this helps.
Bain
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I am scheduled for my reversal on 12/4. All my pre-admin stuff is completed and my GI signed off on the clearance letter this morning. I am super excited and looking forward to not having a bag. I just hope all goes well and heals well so I don't wake up with a temp bag which will lead to yet another surgery.
I have learned a lot from this website and will continue to be on here even after surgery. To all the ostomates out there, keep your heads up and keep pressing forward. We all have good and bad days. Best of luck to you all.
I will be sure to post my progress after surgery. I'm praying for you all.
Primeboy
Sep 27, 2016 5:39 am
I have been in a number of hottubs without any issues. I also swam in the very warm Meditteranean Sea, waves and all, without any weakening of the appliance. Of course, the standard practice when going into any water with ostomies to to do so with empty pouches. An extra precaution, I suppose, but sensible. Be not afraid.
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