Topic Explanation:
The forum topic is about seeking tips and gear recommendations for swimming with an ostomy. The original poster wants to start swimming for exercise and leisure but is unsure about what equipment to use to keep the ostomy bag dry and secure while swimming.

Advice and Insights:
- Some individuals use plastic pants or specific products to keep their ostomy bag dry during showering, but it can be time-consuming.
- It's possible to swim in the ocean with an ostomy by wearing normal swim trunks over the bag without additional support, as long as the stoma is quiet.
- Using Skin Prep wipes and surgical tape can provide added security for the flange, and wearing a two-piece ostomy system with a felt-type covering can help with drying the bag after swimming.
- It's important to swim at times when the stoma is quiet and consider using smaller bags for swimming.
- Changing in disabled rooms and using a standard swimsuit can help maintain privacy while swimming with an ostomy.
- Some individuals use an elastic belt to hold the bag to the flange for added security while swimming.