Running with Bob

 I ordered this Nu Hope Hernia/Support belt for feeling more secure while working out and running. This is the four inch wide belt with a hole to fit the 2 1/4 pouch flange. So far it seems to work well and without feeling too bulky, and it stays in place without riding up or rolling. The material is thick but can feel a bit scratchy if it moves around [fitting it so it's snug and not loose helps]. They also have a "cool comfort" material that I didn't know about until after I ordered this one, and I'll definitely try that one next time, as it would probably be great for summer! The pouch cover is because I'm wearing a transparent bag which isn't cute lol  The belt comes up above my support panties and high waisted pants, but my stoma feels more secure without too much bulk.

 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"...