Clothing and Swimming with an Ostomy
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How to tuck in a shirt ... guys
posted by archerb55
Jul 14, 2012 - Dec 09, 2022
ok i am having a heck of a time here.. how do you
guys out there wear jeans or slacks with a belt
and your shirt tucked in?? i have fought this
long enough... i gotta know.. i feel like a slob
with oversized t-shirts worn outside my britches
just to cover my bag... and tucking it in when i
wear jeans and slacks with a belt just isn't
working...
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Perfect pants for ladies
posted by Little Lulu
May 29, 2020 - Mar 17, 2022
Ladies, I have been searching for the perfect post
ostomy pants for three years. I don't like
anything tight across my stoma, always buy bigger
to allow for bag expansion. I'm looking for all
day comfort, but I have not been successful. Right
after my ileo, I had some pants from Jjill that
worked pretty well. They were a very soft knit
with a top kind of like a yoga pant. Alas, I need
a larger ...
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Stealthbelt Users?
posted by Tickpol
Aug 11, 2019 - Oct 20, 2021
I'm thinking of getting a Stealthbelt Pro for
day-to-day use.
Does anyone have any experience with this or the
family of Stealthbelt products?
Tickpol (Dave)
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Swimming with a stoma
posted by Snrterry
Aug 29, 2010 - Feb 10, 2012
Hi I am trying to contact any one who lives in the
UK Blackpool area, to ask them about swimming
pools sutable for us with a Stoma.
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Clothing?
posted by Katiedid
Feb 12, 2022 - Mar 26, 2022
Hello All,
I've had my ileostomy since 8/21. Still lots to
learn but one area that I'm struggling with is
clothing! I know it's really not earth shattering
in the grand scheme of life but...I am a
fashionista and I long for my normal clothes.
I can't seem to wear anything non stretch. Do I
need to alter, but a size up? Any
advice??
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Do You Guys Wear A Seat Belt or Not?
posted by w30bob
Aug 25, 2019 - Jul 10, 2022
Hi Gang,
Do you wear your seatbelt when driving? Due
to my high output I never wore my belt......but
after getting pulled over a zillion times I now
wear it. Since I don't want it over my stoma I
pull the shoulder strap out and run it over my
right knee (instead of over my stoma). Every cop
who has pulled me over always appologized
profusely and got me back on my way quickly after
I l...
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Swimming
posted by knobby
Dec 17, 2021 - Dec 30, 2021
Hi,
I was on my high school swimming
team long, long ago.
But now, wearing an ostomy bag, I'm afraid to. I
don't want to have any leakage into the
pool.
Any ideas of how to prepare for pool or beach
swimming?
Thanks,
Rod
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Underwear - can I keep using my comfy cotton Hanes?
posted by MassMikMouse
Feb 17, 2017 - Jul 12, 2022
Hi there
Brand new to the forum, and I have a quick
question. Do I have to go out and purchase all new
underwear, or can I say with my comfy cotton
Hanes?
My ileal conduit surgery is scheduled for 3/6, and
I believe my dx is a neurogenic bladder caused by
my underlying condition of multiple
sclerosis.
In advance, thank you!
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Clothing-pants/skirts
posted by
Jul 08, 2015 - Feb 12, 2022
Hi everyone, I still can't figure out how to wear
pants. If I wear them too low it pushes up on the
adhesive when I sit and loosens the base. If I
wear them just above my ostomy bag they pull down
on the stoma and I get blisters at the base of my
stoma. Can anyone explain to me how they deal with
wearing pants? If the pants are too tight then how
does the stool make it to the bottom of the
bag....
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My Spa Experience!
posted by
Nov 01, 2021 - May 25, 2022
My weekend was incredible. Never felt more
"normal!" (Had a seven year hiatus)
The Massage: I chose 50 min Aromatherapy. I lay on
my stomach and back, did nothing different w/ my
bag. For the comfort of the very accepting young
masseuse (I offered, she didn't care), I put a
small towel under and over my bag, on my stomach,
then on my back. I have a bad back, curvy spine,
but she was light on i...
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Clothing
posted by Mdimino01
Sep 27, 2022 - Nov 25, 2022
Trying to find high rise pull on jeggings
appropriate enough for work and blue jeans for
play.
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I am planning to go snorkeling in lake superior, can I swim without a bag on?
posted by Lojeke11
Aug 03, 2020 - Aug 10, 2020
I am planning to go snorkeling in lake superior,
can I swim without a bag on?
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Swim Suit Seasons Coming- What do we do?! (PANIC)
posted by
Apr 22, 2013 - Oct 11, 2015
Swim suit season is always a
trigger for most people- the image they have of
themselves showing more skin. Some people are
comfortable in a bikini, others perfer a one peice
and others the tank-ini.
For
both girls are boys with an Ostomy- how are we to
handle being in a swim suit while also being
socially acceptable.
My take
on this subject is having the att...
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Jeans
posted by Kayakjan
Sep 14, 2012 - Dec 05, 2017
Have had my Ostomy since the end of July. Still
trying to figure out how to wear my jeans. Any
ideas? I'm not into hipsters by the way.
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Ostomy pouch belt for security?
posted by Ritz
Feb 07, 2021 - Mar 05, 2021
I am very adventurous and love trying new things
as it's the only thing left that uses the words '
I have Guts', but with this issue I'm not that
gutsy !
I'm a high constant output
ileostomy gal. I use as my sidekick a Hollister
Cera Premium convex holster which has clips on the
sides. I use the 1 inch wide belt to clip on .
Do I need to wear this belt ? I'm afraid the
entire appliance will ...
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Wearing jeans after ileostomy?
posted by Juniper72
Oct 02, 2020 - Jun 30, 2021
Newbie here, with a question. Ive read and watched
videos of people wearing jeans with their stomas.
Do you have to wear a stoma cap to do this? How do
you keep from squeezing the life out of the stoma?
Im not sure how high waist jeans would work
either...like I said, new to this and not sure how
to get past having to wear leggings all the time.
Any help would be great :)
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How do you swim w/ a bag?
posted by sweetkat
Feb 19, 2010 - Feb 14, 2012
I know this sounds like a stupid question, but I
have a two piece bag, I change the wafer thingy
once-twice a week and the bags I just put on take
off and throw away, no mess no nothing, nice
actually, but I love to swim and get scared that
if i swim, i have to wrap it and do all of this
silly stuff, in fear of it falling off? Anyone
have any ideas, I've got 2 boys who love to swim,
and I love ...
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Shirt or dress bulge
posted by bikerboy
Jun 14, 2010 - Sep 10, 2010
In the brief 22 months Ive had my ileo I have been
asked at least a hundred times "whats that bulge
under your shirit".And on perhaps 8-9 times while
in a store Ive been accused of stealing
something.But the last time I flew to guam The
airport checker was frisking me and grabbed the
bag.He asked me to lay it on the table.I thought
about it for a few seconds and asked him do you
REALLY want ...
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What is the best thing (or things) to wear in the swimming pool
posted by Scotland44
Aug 19, 2020 - Aug 31, 2020
I know I can't wear a regular swim suit over the
ostomy bag, but what can I wear that is
comfortable, and doesn't look too bulky around my
waist? I have tried swim shorts with t-shirts
but the t-shirts tend to blow up around the top of
my torso with the movement of the water. Any ideas
women who have been swimming with the bag would be
much appreciated.
Hazel.
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Swimming and Exercise
posted by
May 03, 2012 - May 08, 2012
I am going to finally get released in a couple
of months back to the gym. I had a permanent
ostomy in March and many complications, but I am
so ready to go back to my life
again.
Question: If you have experience
in Swimming what do you use? Your regular bag
or do you know of any bags made for
swimming?
Question: Has anyone who runs or
works out used anything at the gym to cov...
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Adjusting to wearing pants with a stoma
posted by Penguins7
Dec 11, 2012 - Dec 21, 2012
I recently had surgery (2 months ago) to remove my
colon after a 30 month Crohn's flare. I am
looking for advice on wearing my dress pants and
casual attire. My stoma is located about an
inch below my belly button. I can wear my pants
just below the stoma, but they restrict the flow
into my pouch. My current warddrobe of pants do
not work wearing above the stoma. Any
suggestions ...
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The freedom to swim much as I want
posted by lightbright
Jun 17, 2015 - Nov 01, 2015
I would like to know if anyone with a ileostomy w
a colostomy how they deals w their setup while
being immersed in bathtub & swimming pool. I have
had my setup since 1997. But just haven't accessed
helpful information BC had lots of little
illnesses & recently becoming more computer
savory. , I have a huge avid love for swimming
&this has been greatly less since my surgery and
would like to kn...
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Swimming
posted by Quietdreamer28
Jun 27, 2009 - Jan 05, 2011
This is my first stoma summer and I just bought a
new one piece swim suit yesterday. I am wondering
for those of you that do swim, when you do, do you
have to change to a new bag that same day or not
too far after? I know the wafer is meant to absorb
moisture so if you have moisture on the inside
from the stoma and also on the outside from the
pool water it would lessen the stickiness to the
sk...
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Ostomy belt advice
posted by kevs1981
Mar 20, 2014 - Jul 31, 2018
hi all, ive been reading through this sites many
useful posts and im still unclear as to the use,
pro's and con's of the ostomy belt.
ive
been to many websites and there are dozens to
choose from, Ive been nearly six weeks post op for
my stoma and am starting to get out more and with
a view to returning to work in a month or
so. the advice given is helpful but as an osto
'noob' im still unc...
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Wraps and Belts Questions
posted by riffael
Sep 28, 2021 - Apr 30, 2022
I've been looking at wraps and belts online. Damn,
they're expensive! The belts more than the wraps.
My stoma protrudes 0.6 inches, and more with
the bag, especially when it has the least bit of
gas. I feel the protrusion is semi-obvious. That's
what I'd like to minimize.
I'm a jeans and
T-shirt type of wench, and I don't wear tight
clothes. I'm not normally at all vain; hell, I
refuse to wear ...
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Ostomy belt or not?
posted by Newatthis
Feb 17, 2019 - Mar 17, 2019
what are the advantages/disadvantages of using a
belt for my stoma bag? I had my colostomy 2 months
ago and am searching for best solutions for
comfort, changing etc.
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Sexy underwear
posted by
Dec 20, 2010 - Jan 23, 2017
hi there ladies,i just wanted to bring up the
topic of sexy underwear,i have a few questions,do
you girls miss the sexy underwear lingerie
companies such as anne summers and la senza offer?
ive noticed theres a few companies out there that
offer "sexy" ostomy underwear but am i alone in
thinking that the underwear on offer is pretty and
well want for a better word safe? the colour
schemes are b...
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Do you guys wear a belt with your barrier?
posted by w30bob
Oct 11, 2019 - Dec 10, 2019
Hi Gang,
Just wondering.........do you wear the elastic
belt with your barrier or not? I'm not talking
about a StealthBelt or similar product, I mean the
cheesy little 1" skin colored elastic belt that
clips to both sides of your barrier. I ask
because I do, but whenever I search online (like
for stoma tattooes or ostomy bags) I rarely ever
see people wearing the belt. I distinctly re...
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Who's found the correct length shirts to wear that cover bag?
posted by w30bob
May 28, 2020 - Dec 05, 2020
Hi Gang,
I saw in the current "Ostomy Products" post
that Mike (iMacG5) mentioned that he wore T-shirts
and sewed a pocket in to support his bag. That
got me thinking......has anyone found any other
brands of T-shirts (other than Dickies that I buy)
that are long enough to cover your bag without
being stupid big overall? It's funny because
Dickies also makes a "Tall" version of their T-...
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Going To The Beach
posted by
Jul 10, 2022 - Jul 16, 2022
Hi All,
Has anyone tried wearing a bathing suit and going
to the beach with an ileostomy? I’m trying to
push myself to try new things but I am a little
apprehensive about going to the beach. The
bathroom issue concerns me, also will the
saltwater damage my bag? Any
suggestions/advice?
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Swimming products
posted by Krlstl
Aug 05, 2014 - Jun 04, 2019
Hi, I've got my first holiday since surgery six
months ago booked - going to Florida in a month or
so. Most of the trip is based around
watersports.
Are there any products I can get, like waistbands,
bag covers etc that will keep my bag dry when
swimming, or at least cover up my scars above the
waistline of my shorts!?
Any feedback is welcome.
Cheers.
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Ostomy belt
posted by sooziq
Jan 21, 2012 - Feb 07, 2012
Okay dumb question,how to wear the ostomy belt??
even with stoma or at your waist??Even with stoma
and it squishes in hips,nice indentation with
jeans on?
Thanks
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Swimming with ostomy appliance
posted by Rene
Jun 24, 2022 - Jun 28, 2022
I’ve recently ordered a water proof Ileostomy
belt cover, but it is not due to arrive until July
7-28. Can’t wait to get back into the pool
again. Is it okay to swim with just the appliance
in place, heard they are waterproof, with hydro
colloid strips in place? And can a hair dryer be
used to dry it afterwords?
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Ostomy Lifestyle Underwear Model - Rosemary
posted by mark
Oct 06, 2009 - Feb 02, 2016
Here is another great video I found on
YouTube:
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Ostomy belt…..
posted by AlexT
Oct 20, 2022 - Nov 13, 2022
Anyone ever try the Celebration ostomy support
belt? Seems like a cross between various belts
with all the features wrapped up into one belt.
I’m gonna research it a bit more and may give it
a try. ️
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SUPPORT BELTS AND IRRIGATING
posted by stephiecat4
Apr 21, 2022 - May 20, 2022
Hello all,
I am wondering if people wear support belts
regularly and if so, were they encouraged by their
surgeon to do so after their surgery? My stoma
nurse assisted me finding the right belt but it
seems loose till my abdomen gets distended. Not
sure what causes the distention.
Any Ostos irrigate? My abdomen often hurts
afterwards but if I don't put enough water in the
bowel, then it...
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posted by Carl
Sep 29, 2018 - Oct 17, 2018
My surgery for rectal cancer is scheduled
October 9, and I will emerge from surgery with an
ostomy. Naturally, I have a lot of questions
and my learning curve will be very steep. But,
my immediate question is about clothing to wear
with an ostomy. I would like to go shopping before
the surgery if possible but I’m not sure about
what to buy. My typical work attire is khakis
and butto...
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posted by tim1948
Aug 15, 2012 - Jul 29, 2014
Was in my daughters swimming pool for 2-3 hrs last
Sat. First time in 3 yrs since my stoma was
installed. It was Great. My wafer is fine,
as a matter of fact, I am still wearing the same
one today, (Wed). So C'mon people...Enjoy
yourselves!!!
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posted by keepers51
Jul 15, 2021 - Nov 06, 2021
My ostomy is right on my belt line and about two
inches to the left of my navel. I cannot wear
jeans high enough to go above the Hollister two
piece. And I do not want the bag inside my pants
anyway. So I have settled for Blue Mountain
Utility Jeans from Tractor Supply Company -
because they seem to have what I consider a Mid
Rise which makes it a bit easier to wear the belt
about 2-1/2 inches ...
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posted by supernan
Sep 17, 2011 - Sep 24, 2011
Hi all, I was just wondering if anyone else out
there has ever been given any guidance on swimming
or doing Aquafit with a large (well, the size
of half a melon!) hernia? I am desperately
trying to lose weight and am now trying Slim Fast
as I can't eat any green veg or normal diet foods,
but I thought some exercise might help and as I am
so restricted with that as well (bad heart
means...
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posted by theluckyfrog
May 01, 2018 - Jun 27, 2018
So, since I've had my ostomy, I've never tucked it
into any pants that are fitted through the butt
(so, track pants, yes; jeans, khakis, women's
dress pants no). Instead, I modify the
waistbands of my pants to hit lower than the
flange, then I wear the bag over with a longer
shirt to cover.
However, I've become curious: how are you
(especially those with ileostomies) handling the
fact that t...
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posted by kmt
Jul 01, 2008 - Apr 09, 2009
hi & thank you for the tips on irritated
skin.
What' everybody doing about
swimming, is there a good cover to wear?
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posted by Ewesful
Apr 26, 2015 - Sep 24, 2018
I have been recently told that seatbelts and
ileostomys do not mix. In a serious accident you
would bleed out so fast that it would be all over
quickly-- This was from a very reputable medical
person.
I know I find the belt most uncomfortable as I
have an ileostomy and do the driving thus the hook
is on my right side. I was told that cushions
or a small pillow will not help in an acc...
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posted by Dynodon
Dec 09, 2014 - Jun 22, 2015
I had my colostomy august 2013, I was a jeans man,
tall slim built. Has anyone else encountered a
problem with wearing jeans? The colostomy was a
life changing event in a lot of ways this is only
one of my issues. I currently only wear elastic
waist chinos or sweat pants. Any input is
appreciated
Thanks Dynodon
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posted by sweede
Aug 04, 2009 - Aug 13, 2009
Hi Folks, i have been donated over 1000 pairs of
Comfizz stoma support underware, i am at a loss as
to what i should do with them.
There are
Mens unisex boxers M/L and L/XL, and ladies briefs
M/L and L/XL, both styles come in black and white,
all new still in their packages and they are
actually very very comfy lol. (i'm test driving a
pair now lol).
Now in my opinion they do
not fall under t...
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posted by britton.t.johnson
Nov 06, 2022 - Nov 26, 2022
Hey everyone, just joined tonight and looking for
advice from you pros on basically
all-things-ostomy. I’m about 2 weeks in from
receiving my ileostomy, and I’m getting adjusted
well enough, I think. It’s been a lot to take
in, but you guys get it! I’m sure I’ll have
lots of questions to post over time, but I’ll
start with some simple gear/product
ones…
Question 1: any of you guy...
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posted by bikergrammy
Aug 31, 2012 - Jan 29, 2013
Hello there, everyone.
Once again I'm
compelled to ask a question about how some of you
handle a particular situation, i.e swimming.
My mother had irreversible illeostomy surgery
almost 2 years ago. Before she had the surgery,
she enjoyed going to the local YMCA to swim.
During the first year, she had some
accidents, in the form of the bag leaking, or
falling off. She now thinks sh...
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posted by isabella
Jan 23, 2010 - Aug 28, 2022
hi all
does anyone know where to get a
swimsuit .i m due to go on holiday later in the
year and have never managed to get a decent
swimsuit that does actually hide the bag,i did buy
one from a company in the uk who make ostomy
products but it was no good and really old
fashioned,any suggestions welcome i wish i was
good at dressmaking i d do it myself
isabella
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posted by Bosco
May 13, 2010 - Jun 03, 2010
I'm rather new at this and would like to know how
others handle swimming when you have an
ostomy--especially the men? My wife and I are
going on a cruise in about 2 weeks and I am really
anxious about swimming. My colostomy is high on
the left (above the beltline). I normally use
Sensura 2-piece. It has been suggested that I
use a short-sleve wetsuit but I think that would
be awfull...
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posted by pharmamanda
May 24, 2013 - Aug 23, 2015
This is my first vacation post-ileostomy (4 months
post-op). Any tips from anyone would be
helpful, especially from the ladies who have had
to rock the one pieces!!!
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posted by Cragg
Jul 24, 2018 - Sep 15, 2018
Hey y'all! I like to ask a question about the
ostomy belt. Does anyone have any issues with
theirs that clips on to the waffer? My belt on the
single layer side always rolls up becomes deformed
and digs into my side. On the double layer side it
does not happen. Thanks
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posted by Ehughes67
May 28, 2018 - Jun 19, 2018
Has anyone come up with anything to waterproof
your appliance? I’ve heard about using pink
tape. Anything else.
Also suggestions for traveling? Going on a Viking
cruise and scared to death of leakage during the
night.
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posted by freedancer
Apr 02, 2018 - Nov 12, 2021
I have had a really difficult time wearing jeans.
Someone mentioned they buy their jeans at the
maternity shop. They said that the stretchy top
part is more comfortable. Have any of you ladies
out there ever done this before?? How did it
work for you?
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posted by lanabana
Aug 23, 2012 - Sep 15, 2012
Hi, I have read several different posts in which
people reccomend different yummie tummie products,
spanx products, and other things such as this. I
am not sure which one to get or which one works
best and these are things I dont think you can try
on. My main issue is that when my bag starts to
fill up its all at the bottom area and getting
fatter and fatter. also when I wear jeans the
surgeon ...
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posted by Doe1mama
Nov 24, 2022 - Nov 27, 2022
I know I saw something before about what guys
wore, but can't find it. My husband wears depends
when he goes out and he feels confident. No
problem when he's wearing sweats. But if he's
wearing regular pants and depends, there are 2
tight things pushing on the stoma and when output
comes it starts leaking out the side of the flange
and can turn into a mess. He has an ileostomy so
he has more fr...
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posted by Tink75
Aug 26, 2017 - Sep 01, 2017
Hi again!
I have only had my sodomy for a little over 8yrs
and am still trying to figure things out after yrs
to stay away from certain things for fear of the
appliance leaking. One of those things is
swimming.
My appliance doesn't like to stay on when it gets
set so I have been avoiding swimming. But I love
swimming. Does anyone else have this issue? What
do u do to avoid it coming off? Th...
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posted by OZ_osty
Jul 02, 2014 - Oct 11, 2018
Hi all,
Just wondering if there are any ostomates who have
travelled to Israel and swam in the Dead Sea. I
know they warn people not to open their eyes under
the water there because it is so concentrated with
salt.
I wanted to know if anyone has swam in the water
and felt any pain/severe stinging around their
stoma due to the strong salt? I'm planning to
swim/float there on my trip to Israe...
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posted by Ladyhawke
Sep 18, 2018 - Mar 21, 2019
Do anyone know if those are good. I want a good
one to try and not get hernia....thanks
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posted by Newbie Dana
Dec 08, 2015 - Dec 29, 2015
I am a pretty new ostomate (about 2 months or so).
I am having trouble properly supporting my tummy
and stoma site - my face plate now rests on a
small "hill" of tummy, and when the pouch starts
to fill, it drags and swings against the stoma
area. I have tried some belts and other supports
that go around the waist and over the entire
stoma/faceplate/pouch assembly, and that does feel
more comfo...
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posted by HungryHamster
Jul 18, 2017 - Jul 27, 2017
Hello,
I'm new to having an ileostomy (surgery on
17/3/17) and I'm a bit concerned about how I would
go about wearing clothes with a belt. I don't see
how I can wear a belt without constricting the bag
and either causing issues or causing me to have to
be in and out of the loo all of the time to
prevent it from over-filling above the waistline.
I've already had an issue with a pair of shorts
t...
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posted by Deziner
Feb 19, 2022 - Feb 22, 2022
Tried to paste entire article which includes a
photo of her in her bikini and video of explaining
why she exposed herself. Google her name and you
can view entire article done July 2022
Dare to bare: Living with a colostomy bag
Monday 7 July 3:30pm
Crohn's sufferer
Bethany Townsend, 23, became an overnight internet
sensation after an image she posted of herself in
a bikini with a colostomy ba...
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posted by cancernomore
Nov 03, 2015 - May 14, 2019
I really need to get back to exercsing, but the
best one for me is swimming due to joints. Has
anyone worn a stealth belt?
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posted by Ali Canada
Feb 18, 2018 - Mar 30, 2018
For those with a colostomy but no hernia, do you
wear (a) support belt or wrap (b) support
underwear (c) ostomy underwear with no support (d)
regular underwear? If you wear support underwear,
where do you get them? If you wear ostomy
underwear, where do you get them? I live in
Canada.
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posted by pahsmith
Oct 14, 2018 - Oct 29, 2018
Does anyone know where I can buy men's underwear
with a pouch for my stoma pouch. I live in
Canada and would like to order the underwear in
Canada.
Thank you
Phil
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posted by Newleaf
Jan 29, 2019 - Feb 07, 2019
I had an ostomy eight months ago and I'm ready to
get back in the pool. Any suggestions from
swimmers about how to keep the appliance water
proof? I am wondering if I will need to change it
more often because of being in chlorinated water.
Thanks in advance for the advice!
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posted by mohouser
Apr 04, 2016 - Sep 18, 2016
Does anyone know of something that actually works
for swimming? When I bath or swim my skin barrier
loosens. Does anyone know of a way to keep it dry
during wet activities?
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posted by JennT
Jul 24, 2022
Had ileostomy places 3 weeks ago doc ok with
swimming. 4 months ago I had 2 total knee
replacements so I’d like to get back to some
water therapy. I’m reluctant. Any tips for
getting back to the pool? Is there a specific bag
I need? Suit? Bag cover? Thanks!
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posted by stace20
Nov 24, 2013 - Dec 30, 2013
Hello I not hady ileostomy long. I'm just
wondering can I go swimming ? Or do I need wear
certain things ?
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posted by w30bob
Jun 27, 2021 - Mar 22, 2022
Hi Gang,
So while I was looking at Cavilon products on
Amazon the other day I started looking at ostomy
support belts. I was looking because I wanted
something that would completely surround my
barrier's hole and apply even pressure all around
so I could completely remove the bandage portion
of the barrier and just let the ring and support
belt hold everything in place. While looking I
...
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posted by warrior
Oct 20, 2019 - Nov 01, 2019
news flash... this just in....... tick tick tick
tick...... apparently a company has joined up
with makers of the sleathbelt and now have
devloped a "slip-on" type of belt with
accessible drainage zipper. it looks alot more
sleek than the velcro type but i just visited
the web site... and they are still only showing
that stupid velcro type belt.. i sent them email
about where the sl...
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posted by Tomsha
Aug 13, 2011 - Mar 20, 2012
Hi ALL:
I recently signed up for this
site and have had an Ileostomy since December
2010.
I have read so many postings about
others asking questions on how others keep their
appliances on while bathing, swimming and
showering. I hope the info below can be of
help.
I've had a huge issue with my
wafers not holding due to my body chemistry that
causes sweating which in turn causes the wafers...
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posted by noelhx
Jun 28, 2011 - Jul 07, 2011
Holidays
Hi all i will be going on holiday in
a few weeks and need to get some swimwear
(shorts)that will cover my stoma anyone any ideas
where i can order them from?
Only had my
operation 2 months ago so none of last years will
do i need some with i high waist.
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posted by Lilmac
Apr 26, 2022 - May 01, 2022
Hi i am a new member here but i wanted to ask if
someone else might have ended up with a peristomal
hernia after receiving a colostomy, i had surgery
in 2021 in august and have developed a hernia
right behind the ostomy, i have had to make a belt
to help relieve some of the pain im experiencing
and was wondering if anyone else might be having
the same problem. if so i have written up an ideal
o...
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posted by Homie With A Stomie NS
Aug 19, 2022 - Aug 20, 2022
Great article about swimming and pouches with
ostomy...
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posted by ReddogUSA
Sep 05, 2022 - Sep 12, 2022
I have used the Hollister band when I first got my
ileostomy, since than I have bought a few
Steathbelts, one horizontal, and my go to the
vertical one. Here recently bought a vertical one
that was meant for working/ exercising… not very
happy with it as the zipper goes across the stoma
and its a bitch to get the bag out to drain. Let
me know what ones you use and your pros and
cons.
thanks,...
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posted by Wyle
Aug 31, 2010 - Jun 25, 2012
Hi,
my stoma is quite high (above belly
button) & I was wondering what the men on here
wear when swimming. It is not really practical to
wear high waistband swimmers (would look REALLY
stupid)
Thanks
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posted by Zed12
Aug 11, 2020 - Aug 15, 2020
Hi all,
I hope everyone is safe and well. I can't wait for
my shielding to finish on 16th August.... nervous,
excited, worried and happy all at once.
I wanted some help with clothing for people with
stoma's. Something suitable to swim, exercise and
casual clothing. If anyone has any suggestions
please let me know.
Thanks all. Stay safe.xxx
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posted by Frog Pond
Jun 14, 2020 - Jun 19, 2020
I had my iliostomy in March 2018. Since then I
have not been able to wear my pants fully closed
and needed suspenders to keep them up and a long
shirt to cover my bag and provide
sufficient modesty. I also needd to constantly
wear a teeshirt to keep the suspenders off of my
shoulders. My stoma is right at my waist and a
belt would go right across it.
Since my iliostomy is so act...
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posted by w30bob
Oct 30, 2019 - Nov 08, 2019
Hi Guys,
I think we covered this awhile back, but can't
find the post. For those of you who wear a long
shirt to cover your bag (because you can't tuck
it into your pants without problems) I'd like to
know what you wear. Myself I wear Dickies XL
work T-shirts with the pocket and short sleeves.
They are extra long and fully cover my bag all the
time without being down to my knees in ...
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posted by Runner3
Dec 11, 2016 - Jan 06, 2017
Any competitive swimmers out there? I just started
a swim class to build endurance and ability to
compete in Triantalons. I have had my
osteomyelitis for 28 years and just got back in
pool in 2016. Big step for me. Any advice? My
biggest scare is changing in. A locker room . Not
quit ready to bear it all.
I do trail races (2 marathons) with no issues but
the swimming scares me.
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posted by drfields24
Jun 13, 2017 - Jun 21, 2017
hi everyone....thanks so much for answering my
questions. Bear with me as this is new to
me......what is the best way to secure my bag so I
can get in the pool?
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posted by chestnut
Sep 23, 2018 - Sep 26, 2018
I am wearing a hernia belt 24/7 for a peristomal
hernia. The skin underneath is severely
irritated. red and itchy. Driving me crazy.
Want to rip the thing off. Any
suggestions?
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posted by Old Bud
Oct 02, 2020 - Mar 13, 2021
4 months from ileostomy surgery for Bowel Cancer.
I have developed a hernia under the stoma. I
ordered a hernia belt to wear for physical work.
It is a bit uncomfortable at times but is
bearable. At the end of the day, I noticed my
stoma protrudes almost an inch and actually hangs
down into the bag a bit. Seems to go back when I
lay down and/or change the bag along with the
hernia. We use a con...
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posted by Swimbo
Oct 02, 2021 - Oct 04, 2021
I'm in treatment for rectal cancer and am worried
I'll end up with a bag. Having been a
competitive swimmer since age eleven and still in
the top five in my age group in the area I wonder
if that kind of activity would still be
possible?
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posted by Doe1mama
Jun 26, 2022 - Jun 28, 2022
I was wondering if anyone uses the stealthbelt or
an equivalent. I thought maybe something like this
would make my husband feel more secure going to
physical therapy. Thoughts?
Thank you all for your help. I'm going to order
one today. If it does nothing but give him more
confidence it will be worth it.
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posted by cmort4short
Dec 04, 2021 - Dec 21, 2021
Hi guys,
So I have a wedding to attend in March (so lots of
time to prepare) and it is a formal event. So even
here in the most southern tip of darkest Africa
(yes we are having power outages again), formal
means jacket and tie as opposed to khaki shorts
and sandals.
Problem is, does wearing your tux shirt hanging
loose to conceal your Jiffy bag (or as I refer to
mine - Sakkie), still class...
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posted by Hev
Apr 03, 2022 - Apr 12, 2022
Can anyone tell me if swimming is ok with a stoma
bag? Any tips?
Thanks
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posted by Sunny1978
Jul 27, 2016 - Aug 03, 2016
I have been in the pool a lot this summer and it
seems like everytime I change my appiance, I have
a rash on my skin. Not sure if it's caused by the
swimming and chemicals in the pool or maybe just
because it's wet for a while.
I do my best to dry the wafer off after getting
out of the pool, but it's impossible to get it
totally dry. I can't change the applicance every
time I swim because I go...
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posted by livinnandlearnin
Feb 11, 2011 - Feb 14, 2011
I haven't attempted swimming with my ostomy
yet. I've seen special bathing suits and
various kinds of equipment such as belts,
etc. Can anyone give me tips/suggestions on
what to get? I want to start swimming for
exerise and I also love to travel so I'm thinking
about swimming and sunbathing for leisure as well.
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posted by sunflowers
Mar 17, 2022 - Mar 20, 2022
Wonder how to fit pants with ostomy? Also
wondering if anyone has any experience with
Stealth Belt?
So Happy to have found this site!! To share
information, and support with like minded
people.
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posted by swiffer
Jun 18, 2010 - Oct 14, 2011
For those that can not wear a belt or dont want
the pressure around the belly stoma area here is
what i have been wearing for a few years now.You
can find these suspenders with triggers in
different styles. I like the triggers because the
ones with clamps always come loose.Of course i
usually wear Levis and surprisingly they do not
rip the belt loop like i thought they would. The
best pair i ha...
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posted by Chris1
Oct 05, 2010 - Sep 02, 2011
When I first got my bag of tricks there was no one
I could find that knew a thing ... no ostomy nurse
... nothing. My first belt was the elastic part
of a back brace ... cut it off and threw away the
rest of the new brace. It was only 3" wide so
it didn't cover the whole bag and was a little to
heavy.
Then I tried a cumberbun from a
formal mens wear store ... that was something
trying...
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posted by theluckyfrog
Jan 09, 2018 - Jan 19, 2018
Hi all,
So I'm a youngish female, and I wanted to figure
out a way to wear a two-piece bathing outfit to
the beach and the pool and whatnot, but I wasn't
super impressed by tankini options because
they tended to show a strip of stomach in exactly
the wrong place as well as not come far enough
down my leg. I just wanted to share what I
eventually hit on doing, because it's worked
really well...
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posted by al1950
Apr 15, 2019 - Apr 19, 2019
anyone help me out, what are the best for securing
the stoma
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posted by Osto Gamer
Aug 11, 2016 - Aug 12, 2016
Hey guys!
I had a few questions about Ostomy accesories such
as belts, protectors, etc..
I first wanted to ask, if you are using a belt or
stoma guard, why? I ask because I know a lot of
people don't use these, so I'm curious to why some
people do.
I know Stealth Belts are very popular, I was
thinking of getting one, though the whole seemed a
bit weird to me. Maybe I'm just misundersta...
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posted by
Jan 05, 2022 - Jan 06, 2022
Hi Everyone,
I was reading some older posts on hernia belts. Is
it a good idea to wear one from the start? Will it
prevent one from happening? I had my surgery March
2020 and my stoma nurse never mentioned it. But it
sounds like it is the worse to get a
hernia.
Thanks
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posted by redrockhiker
Apr 23, 2013 - May 07, 2013
Has anyone tried the stealth belts? How do they
work? The ostomy bag has to be horizontal - is
that a problem? I had never thought to put it
anywaqy but vertical. The web site states how one
can do water sports and all kinds of things with
this stealth belt.
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posted by Firefly
May 02, 2013 - May 12, 2013
Is it possible that tight clothing (stretch jeans)
would be harmful for an iliostomy?
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