Hi Linda and all!
There are times when, because I exercise so much, the wings and bag support start coming off. Any devices and suggestions? I am pretty good at cuping a hand over the bag while I shower, but sometimes water gets in the bag, etc.
Thanks!
Try ostomy barrier strips...these will keep the water out and keep the bag glued to you really well.
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For the shower, I made a little shower curtain, like an apron. It keeps the direct spray off. I often wear flange extenders; if I see the edge start to lift, I put them on. I wear a wrap all the time. If it starts to leak, it is contained. It is called a tummy sleeve from a maternity shop.
New Year's resolution: exercise less.
Bet you'll be the first.
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Yep. By choice... although I do get enough exercise by "running" my mouth off... or as one person puts it, "babbling." 🤭🗣🗣🗣🙉
Don't let Warrior fool you he's not including all the steps he puts in while pacing 😉
Thank you, I do use the barrier strips but still have an issue. Maybe I am not putting the strips on well enough; I will investigate.
You could enjoy the freedom of a naked shower - 'Tis one opportunity we bag-wearing ostomists truly have of being 'body-free'
BW
Jayne
PS I'm not being flippant - just saying - but I do appreciate that there is a cost involved in daily or twice daily changing one's bag - but if managed well, all is doable.
Good luck with your search for what suits you best...
Sometimes one can travel the world - and upon returning home, the solution is with you - as it was before you left ;-))
A couple of times a week, I take off my bag and clean around my stoma with Head and Shoulders Classic Clean shampoo. If there is any redness, I apply Butt Paste diaper cream and top it off with Hollister Karaya 5 powder.
I use Hollister 54102 which has a plaster surround and really sticks to your skin. I exercise and shower daily and have never had any problems, no leakages or any tendency to pull away, in fact no problems at all.
I use a wrap when exercising. I don't have a problem with showering with my bag exposed to water. If you plan a bag change after you shower, like you time it so that you are due for a bag change when you shower, then it shouldn't be a problem. If you get into a situation where it is a problem, use extender strips. I can't because my skin reacts to them, but you may be able to use them.
Yes, Jayne, I have done that and all is good. I clean, get everything ready, and my wife puts the bag on for me. I am a bull in a china shop with poor eyesight, so I try not to inconvenience her.
Yes, Jayne, I have done that and all is good. I clean, get everything ready, and my wife puts the bag on for me. I am a bull in a china shop with poor eyesight, so I try not to inconvenience her.
Hi Maried! Thanks, I will try that too. All great advice, I will try everything to find what works best for me.
Yes, Jayne, I have done that and all is good. I clean everything and get it ready, and my wife puts the bag on for me. I am a bull in a china shop with poor eyesight, so I try not to inconvenience her.
Hi Maried! Thanks, I will try that too. All great advice, I will try everything to find what works best for me.
Hi Roy! We use Hollister 79300 paste. My next ostomy order, I will order the one you suggest. Thanks!
Yes Jayne, I have done that and all is good. I clean everything and get it ready, and my wife puts the bag on for me. I am a bull in a china shop with poor eyesight, so I try not to inconvenience her.
Hi Maried! Thanks, I will try that too. All great advice, I will try everything to find what works best for me.
Hi Roy! We use Hollister 79300 paste. For my next ostomy order, I will order the one you suggest. Thanks!
Hi Infinity! Are those the barrier strips that I use now? If it is something different, I will certainly try them. Thanks!
