Jogging

Hello All, 

I've just started to jog as My job is somewhat stressful, and I wanted to alleviate some stress. 

When finished and time to drain my pouch, there is a lot of blood which I noticed is from My stoma rubbing either

the pouch or skin barrier .(I have an ileostomy 16 years). Any thoughts would be very appreciative.

Thank you, Willy

Sounds as if the flange is moving around a bit as you jog. The stoma bleeds very easily. Maybe your pouch or flange hole should be a bit larger to accommodate the movement. 

Puppyluv

You might want to try a wrap. It will keep everything in place and should stop any fricition. I use one when hiking, stops the bag movement and holds it in place. . 

As Denver guy says, maybe the wrap is the answer!  Keep us posted! 

Pup

Denverguy,

Thank you for you're reply.I must admit I don't know what a "wrap"is ? I usually purchase Hollister products and haven't

seen them.Are you able to give a Mfgr's name si I can view on line.  Thank's in advance......

Try looking at the wraps from Ostomy Secrets. I live in Florida (heat/humidity) and I find they work very well with an active lifestyle.  Good luck😎

I always used a belt but also tucked the pouch up so that there was less pull down. Always emptied just before running. As someone else mentioned the stoma bleeds very easily but doing what I mentioned always helped me.

Hello Willy, 

I'm Mike from Lakewood, Ohio. I came across your recent post. You might consider using an Eakin ConvaTec Cohesive Protective Seal

to first wrap around the edge of your stoma before  putting on the wafer and pouch. The Eakin Seal is very effective in protecting the stoma

and surrounding skin. I've had an ileostomy for over thirty years.  Hope this information is  helpful.

Feel free to write back if you need clarification. (

Reading your post, my first question is:  what appliance are you wearing?  I have jogged with an ileostomy for many years (tho' I'm slowing down now) and never experienced what you described.  Perhaps you ought to try another brand of appliance.  I wear Hollister, a soft faceplate, and cut it to fit.  Another possibility would be to find a knowledgeable ostomy nurse to question about your situation.  Perhaps, meanwhile, switch to walking, which is about as reliable a stress reliever as running.  Good luck and I hope you can solve your problem.

I also use the ConvaTec Eakin Seals attached to my wafer.  It does give a more flexible barrier of protection from the wafer rubbing the stoma.  I also wear a belt attached to my pouch for better fit and stability.  I have never used a wrap, but might consider it.  I just don't want another layer under my clothing.

Thank You Henry, I have been using Hollister flanges # 14603 and I too cut to size with the #18113 Pouch.My Ileostomy does pertrude about 11/2" from the belly.I'm thinking it just rubs so much that it bleeds. I'm going to try a Wrap and see if it helps. Thank you everyone.............. Will let you know if I find a solution.

Cheers...

I jogged for years with my ileostomy with no problem.  More recently my hip has been sore so I switched to walking/hiking.  Walking can be as good exercise wise as jogging, especially if you build in stairs and/or some serious uphill.  It's also easier on your joints and can reduce the ineviable aches and pains that might someday preclude jogging.

Also, the fitment and wrap suggestions are all right on.  You should easily be able to solve this issue.  Keep on truckin'

Ostomy Secrets is the company. I have three all machine washable. Also wear them with a suit. Extra protection 

Good luck and Happy Life! 

Hi Willy,

  My stoma bleeds when something rubs against it as well, so I get what you're saying.  I don't jog, as I struggle with trying to put weight on, and I don't let anything stress me out.....but whenever I bang into something or my dog paws my stoma it bleeds for a minute or so and then stops.  Sounds like your bag is rubbing against yours and causing the bleeding.  Not sure if a wrap is going to prevent it or not, as your stoma will still be making contact with the inner surface of the bag.  I've never found the bleeding to be a problem, just makes the contents of the bag a bit alarming if you use a clear bag.  I don't have a good answer for you on this one other than grin and bear it, as I'm not aware of anything out there that can cover your stoma inside the bag and leave enough room for your output to still freely enter the bag.  You might be able to rig something up just for jogging.........I'm thinking of maybe attaching a curved aluminum strap to a Stealth Belt directly over your stoma and then using velcro attached to both the inner face of the strap and to the outside of your bag directly under the strap.  The strap would hold the bag off your stoma while you jog.  You'd need to rivet the curved aluminum (or plastic) strap to the Stealth Belt, but that's not hard.  I'll think about this one as the day goes on and if I have any brainstorms I'll shout back.  I'm sure we can figure this one out.

regards,

bob 

Thank you for you're input Bob ! Cheers..........