Shower protection for ostomy bag - any recommendations?

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Hi, I just showered and then dried my hair with a hairdryer.

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A bit late to this party, but here's my two cents. I never wear anything into the bath or shower. Buck naked. Let the soapy water run over your stoma, take a washcloth and get every smidgen of adhesive off, and just enjoy being clean. When I was in the hospital, they made me shower like that, all trussed up with plastic wrap. Not for me. I change my bag every time I bathe or shower, daily. Feels great and gives my body a chance to enjoy having nothing on. It also makes bathing easier as I'm not 'working around' anything.

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This really goes to show "to each his own"! What a wide variety of systems to get to the same end, very interesting isn't it?

I do know that as a newbie, I took many more precautions than I do now. I have always said we evolve. That stands true with processes, products, mindset, all of it!

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I know it has been awhile since this question was asked. But I just read this question. You did not say if you tried to shower with just the wafer and pouch without anything covering it. I have never had a problem and I don't cover mine, I just dry it off with a towel. I also make sure there is air in the pouch. The air keeps the pouch from being against the skin.

vanestag
Reply to BeachRN

What does zinc oxide do?

 
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vanestag
Reply to Little Lulu

Just wondering, does Medicare pay for any of this waterproof tape everyone is talking about or am I the only young senior?

AlexT
Reply to vanestag

Helps with drying your skin and protecting it from moisture. I also use it every time I shower. Wash my stoma area off with Dial soap, rinse well, apply some Head & Shoulders and let it sit on my skin around my stoma for 30-60 seconds and then rinse it off well. I've had no skin irritation since I've started this.

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