Hi, I wondered if anyone has visited Iceland and ventured into the Blue/Secret Lagoons with their colostomy bag? I have emailed the Blue Lagoon and they advise that it should be okay. Has anyone had any experience with this? Thanks.
Rayofsunshine
Oct 12, 2019 4:10 pm
lovely
Oct 13, 2019 12:46 am
Maybe this is a stupid question but I have never heard of that place. I was wondering why you would think it would be a problem?
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Past Member
Oct 13, 2019 5:58 am
Hi Ray of Sunshine,
I remember from years ago that a similar question was raised about the Blue Lagoon (see post below).
https://www.meetanostomate.org/discussion-forum/viewtopic.php?t=2489
Iceland is a country I have wanted to visit for quite some time (closest I have got is the Arctic Circle in Norway), I envy you living in the UK being so close to that part of the world. Definitely want to include it on my next journey around the globe.
Looks amazing. Happy travels!
Jo :-)
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Bill
Oct 13, 2019 6:37 am
Hello rayofsunshine.
Thanksyou for this interesting post, and thank you JMC for a very informative response in directing us to a former post.
Have a good holiday!
Best wishes
Bill
Rayofsunshine
Oct 13, 2019 8:44 am
Hi, it's a geothermal hot spring pool. I was concerned about the minerals in the pool affecting my bag. But they have advised it should be okay. Also, you have to shower naked before putting on your swim costume. But I've found out there are a few cubicles to shower in.
Ray
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lovely
Oct 14, 2019 1:14 am
Thanks for the info. I had wondered about getting in a hot tub just due to the water being so hot on the stoma.
Puppyluv56
Oct 16, 2019 2:21 am
I have been in a hot tub on cruise ships with no problem at all!
Would not think it would be any different!
Safe travels!
Puppyluv
IA504
Aug 26, 2022 12:53 am
Reply to Rayofsunshine
Your original post popped up just now when I Googled this question. How was your experience at the Blue Lagoon? Any problems? Would love to hear your take. My family is hoping to visit the Blue Lagoon in November and my wife just asked me if the mineral content and heat of the lagoon were going to be an issue for my ostomy. We first visited there a year ago, before my ileostomy, and loved it.