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Swimming with a Stoma - Tips & Product Recs

Topic Explanation
The forum topic is about a person who has had a stoma for 8 years and is seeking advice on how to swim without the appliance coming off. They are also looking for recommendations for a small athletic bag to conceal the stoma from the public.

Advice and Insights
- Use barrier strips from Coloplast or Safe Seal for extra protection while swimming.
- Consider using AquaSeal from Costa Medical, which works well for some individuals.
- Look into Sure Seal rings, which are highly recommended for maintaining the appliance's integrity during water activities.
- Check out the YouTube video about AquaSeal for a visual guide on how to use it effectively.
- Some individuals find sweat to be more problematic than water for the appliance, and they use barrier strips to create a waterproof barrier.
- Consider using a two-piece system with a stoma seal and AquaSeal to form a waterproof seal around the wafer.
- Some individuals recommend using a small athletic bag to conceal the stoma from the public while swimming.

Product Recommendations
- Coloplast barrier strips
- Safe Seal
- AquaSeal from Costa Medical
- Sure Seal rings
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