Sports, Exercise and Physical Activity discussions

w30bob

What hobbies do fellow ostomates enjoy?

Feb 16, 2020 - Sep 26, 2021

Hi gang,
So I just scored a major win on eBay on an antique telephone and it got me thinking about what my fellow ostomates do in their spare time. As many have kicked their activity level down a notch with their new frontbutt, I'm curious what you enjoy doing. For me, I've been collecting many things since long before my second ass came along, so not much has changed. I'm concentrating on the ...

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jalrein

Tucking Ostomy Bag for Golf: Yay or Nay?

Jan 26, 2023 - Mar 15, 2023

I have started to play golf again after having my ileostomy for 2 1/2 years. I have never tucked my bag into my pants, ever. I wear long shirts. Does anyone here tuck in their bag? Any golfers here tuck in? I'm wondering if it's something I should try. I've never tucked because I've always had a fear of poking a hole, having the bag come off, and I wouldn't even know it. And God knows what els ...

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w30bob

Activities and Hobbies Limited by Ostomy?

Aug 04, 2019 - Nov 23, 2022

Hi folks,
Just wondering what it's like for everyone else with an ostomy, in terms of activities/hobbies/etc that you can no longer enjoy because of your ostomy. I realize the type of ostomy and underlying condition(s) dictate your answer, but I'd still like to know. For me, it's not so much the ostomy itself that curtails many activities I used to do pre-ostomy, it's the fact that I'm now sho ...

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Ritz

Coaster Rides with an Ostomy: Any Tips?

Oct 01, 2021 - Jul 31, 2022

Hi to all my adventurous ostomates...
I'm headed to see my son and 3 highly active grandkids next week and my son tells me we're going to Kings Dominion (an amusement park) to ride the coasters. The last time I'd been there, I vomited on workers' shoes and sweated like crazy and had to stop riding the rides. I was taken by ambulance to a Virginia hospital where I was diagnosed with low potassi ...

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Homie With A Stomie NS

Leg crossing: Is it harmful or harmless?

Aug 05, 2022 - Aug 10, 2022

Morning mates... Quick question.
I'm a chronic leg crosser, especially right over left.
Has anyone been told by doctors not to cross or is it okay to cross? Or do you suffer any effects from crossing?
Fill me in...
Have a superfine Friday and a great weekend... Stay strong, smile on.
You're Homie with a Stomie.
Tracy.

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past member

Participating in Martial Arts with an Ostomy: Safety Tips?

Sep 07, 2023 - Nov 20, 2023

Hello good people,
Before I start, I know we ostomates can do pretty much anything we want to, if we put our minds to it. But….can we safely take a karate, taekwondo, judo, etc. class? I would like to know how to protect myself, in case a fight broke out at the supermarket, church or Walmart and/or there are no weapons available at the time to use. But, I also realize one kick to our stomach ...

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SallyK

Seeking Advice: Under Desk Mini Bike Pedal Exerciser for Hernia Concerns

Aug 01, 2023 - Aug 09, 2023

Has anyone used one of these (Under Desk Mini Bike Pedal Exerciser)?
I am so worried about getting a hernia that I have only been walking and I do need something more.

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22 replies | 855 views

MissMeganM

Wilderness Camping Tips for Ostomates?

Apr 21, 2013 - Mar 10, 2016

This is for the outdoorsy ostomates - anyone have any good wilderness camping tips or kayak tips to share with me? I just got an ileostomy 6 months ago, and before surgery I went on kayak trips and went tenting deep in the woods for days at a time - no bathrooms, no electricity. I don't intend to let having a stoma curb any of these activities, but I want to be prepared and hear a little from ...

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Doreen 21

Managing Fluid Intake on Long Hikes with an Ileostomy

Feb 19, 2023 - Mar 15, 2023

Guys, advice please. I have an ileostomy and love going on long hikes in the countryside. Downside is I hate having to find somewhere discrete when I need to pee out in the open. Would I be okay limiting my fluid intake for a few hours (maybe 3-4 hours) to avoid having to pee and then really topping up with the fluids again at home? Thanks.
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jalrein

Golfing with a Stoma: Tips for a Worried Golfer?

Oct 01, 2022 - Nov 28, 2022

I was an avid golfer before I had my surgery and stoma. I played since I was 5 years old and I played a lot of tournament golf until this happened to me 2+ years ago. Has anyone here played with their stoma? I have a very small parastomal hernia and I routinely wear a belt with the hole for my bag to come out. I can make it as tight or loose as I choose. My surgeon has told me as long as I kee ...

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becrhomat

Exercising post-surgery: Tips for sensitivity?

Jul 19, 2016 - Sep 05, 2019

I'm not sure what to do about losing weight. I'm 2 months post-surgery (colostomy) and would like to start exercising. Besides walking, I can't seem to do a lot of twisting and turning. My skin is very sensitive to the adhesive, and if I do too much, it seems to pull at my skin and I get sore. Suggestions??

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gmagurn

Returning to Scuba Diving with an Ostomy: Tips?

Sep 24, 2022 - Sep 27, 2022

Does anybody have any experience getting back into scuba diving after an ostomy? I need to get back into the saltwater before I get too old.

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heshootshescores

Exercise and Ostomy: Energy and Safety Concerns

Sep 08, 2013 - Mar 20, 2014

Is this lack of energy part of Crohn's and IBD diseases? Even when I know the benefits of exercise.
I was feeling non-energetic this morning and my plan was/is to ride my BMX to the local shopping plaza. I also find during exercise when I've taken a break, when I'm about to start again I feel really non-energetic, then I'm okay once I get going.
Mentally, I'm ready to exercise, I want to exerc ...

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IndianaDaisy

Surfing with a colostomy bag in salt water?

Feb 03, 2016 - Sep 30, 2021

I had my colostomy surgery on 12/15/15 and I'm thinking ahead, dreaming really, of the warm sandy beaches of Southern California. I'm not at all concerned about how I look, I'm concerned about how to surf with this bag-thing! How does it hold up in salt water? Is there any danger to my stoma in salt water? All year round I wear a wetsuit, the water is cold in California! I'm running and biking ...

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past member

Ostomy and Dogs: Concerns with Large Breeds?

Mar 21, 2020 - Mar 31, 2020

Hi all.
Not sure if this is the right category but here goes.
I want a dog. (shelter)
An American Akita to be exact, they are my dream dog. However, I do wonder...
Because they are so big (average of 120 lbs) and have a prey drive, I wonder if it would be a smart idea?
If they start pulling the leash because they see a squirrel or whatever, can that movement cause any negative results with an ...

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