Running with Bob

 I began swimming two weeks post ileostomy surgery because I couldn't run yet and also swimming is a light core exercise, but mostly because swimming is something my son and I have been doing together regularly for years. It's a great way for us to spend time together while having fun and getting exercise all in one, and I was getting bored with just walking....sitting on the sidelines is a tough thing for me to do! So only a few weeks with Bob and not knowing a whole lot about this yet, I felt I needed something to both conceal and support my appliance. One of my hospital stoma nurses was great and told me I could get a bandeau and use it as an ostomy wrap, and I thought this was a great idea! Bandeau tops are very inexpensive, and I found a two pack of "one size fits all" bandeau tops on Amazon for less than $10! I'll post pics below to show how I use the top under a blousy tankini two piece suit. This works great to support and conceal, and the "wrap"...

 I wear Hollister brand two piece appliances which have belt loops on the pouch flange. There is a thin belt that clips onto these loops which helps to support the pouch and hold it in place. I also wear high waisted tummy control undies which further support and hold my pouch in place. Over this I wear high waisted leggings. With everything tucked in, nobody would guess that I have an ostomy, and Bob feels nicely supported. I don't mind having the pouch against my skin, but some people may not like this feeling especially when sweaty. For me, it is all well supported and I don't even feel my pouch. But for those who may not feel comfortable that way, there are Ostomy panties that have a pocket sewn inside so that the pouch is supported and not against the skin. There is also a support belt called Stealth Belt which reminds me of a fanny pack, but it is thin and is held against the body nicely, not bulky at all. The pouch is zipped into this belt and held in place. I'm actu...