Nothing. I just shower, wash my hair, and done. Bag dries with a towel and hairdryer.
looking forward
Jun 22, 2020 10:29 pm
bays6513
Apr 18, 2021 10:19 pm
Thank you all for sharing all your personal tips on showers. I too agree that the best tips are here. I am going to try as for now I shower without anything.
I am happy I found this site with all these lovely members. It helps not to feel alone in my new life. Especially love the info when one swims. I love the water and I thought I would never be able to enjoy swimming again. But happy to hear I can.
Many blessings to all and you all rock. Take care.
BAYS ;)
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Puppyluv56
Apr 19, 2021 3:06 am
Do not let an ostomy hold you back from enjoying a pool or the ocean! I am in my pool every day in the summer. Usually for hours. I may have to change my barrier a day or two early but I can wear them for 10 days so it is not a big deal. Its outer adhesive fabric starts to lift up a little with so much pool time. I regularly use the hot tub as well with no problems. Once you start swimming, you will see if it changes the length of time you can wear your pouch. It is worth it! nbsp
Have fun!
Puppyluv
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Okra
Aug 14, 2022 4:22 pm
Reply to Oscar56
My ConvaTech ostomy supplies include sticky strips to put all around the edges of the ostomy bag's sticky tape that adheres to the tummy. These strips are specifically to use on the bag to protect the adhesive when taking a shower.
thegonzos1
Jul 21, 2024 2:35 am
Reply to Oscar56
I too have a receded stoma and it's very small, 9mm. Oh, and I have a belly. I had the worst time with all the pouching solutions and blowouts until my ostomy nurse molded me for Nu Hope pouches. They build you a pouch for your stoma.
Just put one on this morning and it's working wonderfully. I'm so happy; most weekends I am changing pouches due to blowouts 3 to 5 times a day. It's the solution that I have been longing for.
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