This topic is about finding effective ways to shower with an ileostomy bag that is worn horizontally, especially when preparing for an international trip. The challenge is that most commercial shower covers are designed for vertically-hanging pouches. Here are some helpful strategies and insights shared by others:

1. Consider skipping the cover:
- You can remove the pouch before showering and attach a fresh one afterward. This keeps your skin healthy and reduces travel bulk and costs.
- Some people let the pouch get wet, wash it with soap, rinse, and then towel- or blow-dry it. By the time they finish dressing, the moisture is usually gone.

2. Quick-dry tactics if you keep the pouch on:
- Use a small travel-size electric hair dryer.
- Blot the pouch with microfiber towels, paper towels, or an old cloth diaper wrapped around it and secured with an abdominal binder.
- A hand towel from the hotel can also work in a pinch.

3. Protective films and sprays:
- Use Glad Press ’n Seal, cling wrap, or Saran Wrap taped around the wafer edge to help keep the tape and barrier dry, though results can vary.
- Spraying 3M Scotchgard Fabric Protector on the pouch can help water run off without making the surface sticky.

4. Dedicated commercial devices:
- The Stoma Goggle belt is a round plastic shield that can be folded to fit and must be cinched tightly for a full seal. Some users add a washcloth under it for better moisture control, though effectiveness is mixed.
- The EMPOWER YOUR CHANGE® shower cover is another option, though no user experiences have been reported yet.

5. Low-cost DIY covers:
- Standard resealable plastic bags, like Ziplock, can work as a quick shield.

6. Product-specific tips:
- ConvaTec Active Life one-piece pouches are waterproof, and users report they can swim and take long showers without issues. Extra Medipore tape or C-strip extenders can reinforce the wafer edge.
- Stomahesive adhesive is gentler in water than Durahesive, which can soften and seep when soaked.

7. Two-piece system workaround:
- Simply rotate the pouch vertically for the shower, then turn it back to horizontal once finished.