This topic is all about finding ways to keep ostomy wafers securely attached during workouts, especially for those who are very active. Here are some helpful tips and insights shared by others who have faced similar challenges:
1. Clothing Support:
- Consider wearing leggings, yoga pants, or other tight athletic wear over your pouch to help keep the wafer in place.
- If you're into surfing, firm and supportive board shorts can be a good option.
2. Support Belts & Wraps:
- Using a dedicated ostomy support belt can be beneficial for various activities like running, lifting, surfing, and general gym workouts. Some people have found belts from the Ostomy Association of Australia and Stealthbelt to be helpful.
- A Stealthbelt paired with Coloplast Sensura Mio Convex bags has been reported to stay secure during activities like wild swimming, climbing, hiking, skating, and gym sessions.
3. Appliance/Wafer Choices & Accessories:
- Coloplast Alterna baseplates have been known to stay secure through multiple days of surfing.
- Coloplast elasticized seals, which are elastic tape strips that ring the baseplate, can provide extra hold.
- Cymed pouches, which the topic starter liked, performed well for a 3-hour jog.
- Before long bike rides (3–5 hours), applying a fresh appliance and sealing the edges with waterproof Hy-Tape can be effective.
- Be aware that some users experience skin sensitivity to Coloplast Sensura Mio Convex, so it's a good idea to test it first.
4. Skin Fit & Hernia Prevention:
- The longevity of the wafer largely depends on how well the base fits the skin, so ensure a snug and correctly cut fit.
- To minimize the risk of a parastomal hernia, avoid heavy abdominal straining and use support garments.
- For more general guidance on exercising with an ostomy, including hernia prevention, you can check out the multilingual resource at http://www.stomaatje.com.
5. Additional Exercise Concerns:
- If you're looking for safe abdominal exercises as an ostomate, it's advisable to seek professional guidance to prevent hernia development.
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