Living with an ileostomy, especially during hot weather, exercise, or swimming, can sometimes lead to challenges like leaks. If you're looking for ways to improve wafer adhesion and prevent leaks, here are some helpful tips and insights:

1. Explore past discussions on swimming and ostomy care. Using a forum search feature can provide additional tips and shared experiences from others in similar situations.

2. Consider extra support for your pouch. Using a back brace, abdominal, or ostomy support belt can help keep your appliance securely in place and offer an extra layer of protection if a leak begins.

3. Manage moisture on your skin by applying a very thin layer of deodorant around the wafer and on the skin beneath the pouch. This can:
- Reduce sweating under the barrier.
- Help keep the area drier after swimming or showering.
- Minimize fungal growth when the pouch area can't be fully dried.

4. Try a waterproof sealant like Sure Seal Rings. These rings are:
- Completely waterproof.
- Serve as a secondary barrier to contain leaks until you can change the appliance.
- Often available as samples upon request.

5. Experiment with different systems, such as 1-piece versus 2-piece options. The choice can affect how well the appliance adheres during heat and water exposure. Testing both can help determine which works best for your activity level.