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Oct 27, 2019

First Ostomy Overlap: Can I Skate and Do Jumps Safely?

The topic at hand is about whether it's safe to return to activities like roller-skating and jumping after experiencing a stoma prolapse, which is when part of the intestine protrudes through the stoma. This can be a concerning experience, but in this case, the intestine retracted on its own while waiting in the emergency department, and doctors found no immediate complications. Here's some advice and insights for those in a similar situation:

1. If you experience a minor prolapse, where about 1 inch (2–3 cm) of the intestine protrudes and then retracts on its own, this is quite common during wafer or skin-barrier changes. Once it goes back to its normal size, most people can resume their activities without any issues.

2. If a larger segment of the intestine protrudes and stays out, it's important to avoid strenuous activities like skating and jumping until it fully retracts and has been checked by a medical professional. Engaging in such activities too soon could lead to an emergency situation.

3. To provide physical support for your appliance and stoma during sports, consider using an ostomy belt, wrap, or another supportive garment. This can help keep everything stable while you're active.

4. Keep your medical team in the loop. Reaching out to your doctor for personalized guidance, as you have done, is always the safest approach.

5. Completing your personal profile with details such as your surgery type, appliance system, date, and reason for the ostomy can help others provide more tailored advice if you're seeking support from a community or forum.
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