The topic at hand is about finding ways to keep an ostomy appliance dry while showering, or coming to terms with the fact that it might get wet. A new ostomate, just 10 weeks post-surgery, is feeling frustrated after trying several commercial covers without success. Here are some helpful tips and insights shared by others:

1. Many people find that it's okay for the pouch to get wet. You can shower with it on and then:
- Gently pat the pouch and wafer dry with a towel.
- Use a blow-dryer on a low or cool setting to finish drying the front flap, cloth cover, and wafer.
- Ensure the seal or adhesive has had time to set after a change; avoid showering right after applying a new appliance.

2. If wetness leads to itchiness or discomfort:
- Consider changing your shower routine. Some people remove the pouch near the end of the shower or on days when they plan to change it.
- One person mentioned removing the pouch entirely and letting water run over the stoma directly.

3. For low-cost or DIY covers, people have tried:
- Glad Press ‘n Seal plastic wrap.
- Plain plastic wrap or taped plastic bags, though tape might irritate the skin.
- Bowl covers, which are clear elasticized food covers; you can punch drainage holes to prevent water from pooling.
- A microfiber towel wrapped around the pouch, secured with a small bulldog clip for quicker drying.
- Sandwich bags with duct tape, with tutorials available on YouTube.
- Apron-style pouch covers reviewed on the Vegan Ostomy website.
- Commercial "shower guard" products are available, but one user felt a $40 guard still let water in and wasn’t worth the cost.

4. Accessory products that might help:
- Sure Seals, which are barrier strips that can be placed over the wafer of a two-piece system to keep the base plate dry even if the pouch gets wet.
- Bonding cement (brand not specified) helped one user maintain adhesion when the appliance was soaked.

5. Different routines shared by others include:
- Showering daily with the pouch on and changing it weekly.
- Showering every other day and changing a one-piece Hollister pouch at the same time to reduce skin irritation.
- Occasionally opting for sponge baths, especially for those with surgical wounds or high anxiety about wet appliances.

6. Additional resources:
- The Vegan Ostomy website offers product reviews and showering demonstrations.
- A YouTube video shows a DIY sandwich-bag shower guard for two-piece systems.

These shared experiences suggest either accepting a wet pouch with proper drying techniques or trying out inexpensive household materials and accessories until you find a routine that works for you.