I have an ileostomy........has anyone skydived with a bag? Does it blow up with air.....if I did it, should I bring a change of bags.....somehow I think the thrill of the jump is worth the shit I may have to deal with once on the ground
moonshine
Jan 17, 2017 5:05 am
Bill
Jan 17, 2017 7:10 am
Hello Moonshine.
GO FOR IT!!
If the worst happens, I'm sure you will not be the only one who has shit themselves at their first sky dive.
Best wishes
Bill
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NJ Bain
Jan 18, 2017 5:40 pm
Moonshine,
That's one of the things on my bucket list. I would probably make sure that my bag was empty prior to the jump. I think that the equipment you'll have to put on will be more than adequate to keep the bag in place. I don't foresee any issues. Just have fun!!
Bain
moonshine
Jan 18, 2017 5:52 pm
Yeah, I am a freak about keeping my pouch empty. I have a bidet (toilet wand) at my home to flush it clean. I empty at least every hour. This way I can still wear tight jeans, skirts, leggings, etc. I have learned to adjust.
You seem like a great guy.
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Angelicamarie
Jan 20, 2017 1:43 am
Hey moonshine, take a chance!!! You seem like you're courageous. We only live once. Were you thinking of doing it soon? Good luck in advance!!! Angelicamarie
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Jan 21, 2017 11:58 am
That is so cool, about skydiving that is, this is something I want to do sometime in my life as well. I have some concerns about the bag filling up with air. I know they sell bags with vents in them though, or so I read. I am a year out wearing a urostomy bag.
swede588
Jan 24, 2017 12:43 am
Hello Moonshine.
I have an ostomy bag and gone skydiving 5 times over the last 2 years without any problems.
Dennis
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Past Member
Jan 24, 2017 5:17 am
Hi, have you considered irrigation? My bag is always empty for up to 2 days
gt59
Feb 02, 2017 8:43 pm
Hi, I haven't skydived since my ileostomy but I have been on several paragliding flights, including one in the Annapurna Range above Pokhara, Nepal.
Can't say I noticed anything different.
Same when I did a shallow dive on the Barrier Reef.
As long as you feel okay with your bags, I use a Sensura Mio with a Dermacol collar. They have never let me down.
Ppilot
May 01, 2018 1:14 pm
I have jumped recently with a colostomy, with no problems. Though it's best to be as empty as possible because your bowels are loosened a bit going up then coming down. But yes, have some spares for after.