Can you folks tell me again the name of the waterproof tape you use on your skin barrier when you swim and hot tub? Also, I am looking to start exercising when the snow melts here and plan to possibly join the YMCA. Do you folks know of exercises I shouldn't do with an Ileostomy? Have any of you fallen on your stomach and bag?? How sturdy are they if I slip or trip and fall if I am out walking?? Do any of you jog at all or do you just do walking? I want to possibly work with a trainer to be able to build my strength and muscles up so I need to know what to tell them in regards to weight conditioning. Is spinning a good exercise to do with an Ileostomy? Sorry for all the questions but this is the place to come for most answers! Pamela
My tape is Nexcare by 3M. I also use Brava barrier strips by Coloplast. If you fall with a full bag I see that as a problem other wise the bag should be able to take it. My niece runs marathons with an ileostomy. Weight lifting, start very light. I am restricted to 20 pounds right now. I suggest 5 -10 pounds to start.
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I do Taekwondo from time to time. I recommend if you're going to be doing any vigorous activity or abdominal workouts to use a form of support like an ostomy belt. I like the ones made by ostomy Armour but that's just me. As far as water goes I have never used a special barrier over top of my appliance. When I put it on I use Hollister Medical Adhesive spray #7730 and it makes a good seal even for my stubborn ileostomy. I have spent an hour in hot water with it and not had an issue. But when I get out I do have to change it. I've not been just swimming yet but I would say it should hold up well.
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