Ostomysecrets Swim Trunks & Swim Wrap: OVERVIEW (w/ video) - Ostomy Products

RE: Ostomysecrets Swim Trunks & Swim Wrap: OVERVIEW (w/ video)

VeganOstomy — Sun, 30 Oct 2022 01:13:51 +0000

@tigerlily Vanilla Blush has some wonderful products, for sure!

The frustrating part about ostomysecrets is that they are owned by ConvaTec, and they already sell products in Canada, so why not these accessories?

RE: Ostomysecrets Swim Trunks & Swim Wrap: OVERVIEW (w/ video)

Tigerlily — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 22:33:15 +0000

@veganostomy I agree. I did manage to get some of their products a few years ago, but only because a friend in Michigan ordered them for me. 😕 I have decided that if this company can’t be bothered to ship to Canada (but can ship to Europe) I will look elsewhere for ostomy related clothing. I have found Vanilla Blush in Scotland - they have an array of swimwear, underwear, and hernia items. I have only bought a hernia belt (which I like very much) but their other items look great. Eric, maybe time to do a video on their products? www.vblush.com.

Laurie

RE: Ostomysecrets Swim Trunks & Swim Wrap: OVERVIEW (w/ video)

VeganOstomy — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 16:28:05 +0000

Hi Dave, Yeah, the lack of Canadian distribution annoys me, especially after years of asking.

RE: Ostomysecrets Swim Trunks & Swim Wrap: OVERVIEW (w/ video)

Dave — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 15:31:12 +0000

...but not from Canada:(

RE: Ostomysecrets Swim Trunks & Swim Wrap: OVERVIEW (w/ video)

gardengypsy — Tue, 24 May 2022 14:30:21 +0000

@tigerlily Thank you. Enjoy the water! ☀️

RE: Ostomysecrets Swim Trunks & Swim Wrap: OVERVIEW (w/ video)

VeganOstomy — Tue, 24 May 2022 14:12:12 +0000

Posted by: @yvan-charbonneau

@veganostomy looking for options when it comes to appliance protection while swimming

Protection from impact or to keep it secure/supported? Trunks or wraps will keep your appliance supported, but you may need to step up to something like the Hybrid Stealthbelt for protection.

I probably wouldn't recommend a hard stoma guard for swimming.

RE: Ostomysecrets Swim Trunks & Swim Wrap: OVERVIEW (w/ video)

Yvan Charbonneau — Tue, 24 May 2022 05:00:38 +0000

@veganostomy looking for options when it comes to appliance protection while swimming

RE: Ostomysecrets Swim Trunks & Swim Wrap: OVERVIEW (w/ video)

Tigerlily — Mon, 23 May 2022 23:42:13 +0000

@gardengypsy I swim a lot in the summer, and I don’t use anything extra except the little stickie that you put over the filter. I also don’t change my appliance after swimming; just give it a quick dry with the hair dryer on low heat. I do find that I change my appliance more frequently in the summer; whether that’s due to heat or swimming, I’m not really sure. I wear a 2 piece Sensura Mio stick system.

Laurie

RE: Ostomysecrets Swim Trunks & Swim Wrap: OVERVIEW (w/ video)

VeganOstomy — Mon, 23 May 2022 14:24:41 +0000

Posted by: @gardengypsy

Question, do people also use a waterproof pouch cover?

Some people use them while showering, but I haven't heard of them being used for swimming.

As sjlovestosing says, changing your appliance afterward is good advise, and quite common. You may not need to do to this, so observe the condition of your wafer and note any changes to wear time once you being swimming more often.

Have fun!

RE: Ostomysecrets Swim Trunks & Swim Wrap: OVERVIEW (w/ video)

sjlovestosing — Mon, 23 May 2022 11:16:24 +0000

@gardengypsy

Hello Mere,

I have gone swimming with my one-piece SenSura Mio and have never had an issue of it slipping off. As a precaution, I usually change to a new appliance afterward, plus I do use Brava elastic tape for added security. Maybe that's overkill. What I'm trying to say is that you don't have to worry! 😀