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Dialysis Discussion => Dialysis: Home Dialysis => Topic started by: *kana* on October 16, 2009, 06:09:19 PM

Title: Anyone use a Colostomy bag to go swimming?
Post by: *kana* on October 16, 2009, 06:09:19 PM

Hi,

I know nothing about colostomy bags but I read somewhere where a PD pt used one over their exit site and were able to go swimming! 

Where do I find the right one for this use?  Link please.

Title: Re: Anyone use a Colostomy bag to go swimming?
Post by: looneytunes on October 16, 2009, 08:39:10 PM

Hi Kana.  My spouse is on PD and we have used an ostomy bag over his catheter to go floating/kayaking/swimming.  His neph said it was all right as long as he was not in stagnant water.  We were able to get them through a friend who works for a medical supply company.  I also understand you can get them on eBay.  You might want to talk to your nephrologist about it also. 

Title: Re: Anyone use a Colostomy bag to go swimming?
Post by: bevvy5 on October 17, 2009, 12:05:44 PM

My husband's nurse has suggested this for swimming when we go to Palm Springs this winter.  I asked at a medical supply place and was asked "What size and type?"  Huh?  I don't know.

If possible, could you provide a few more details or perhaps a link to what you use?  Thank you very much for any assistance.

Title: Re: Anyone use a Colostomy bag to go swimming?
Post by: looneytunes on October 18, 2009, 07:04:29 AM

Here is the one we have used:  http://www.medicalsupplygroup.com/OSTOMY/1_PIECE_CLOSED/SQB175611/product.aspx.  Hope that helps. 

Title: Re: Anyone use a Colostomy bag to go swimming?
Post by: bevvy5 on October 18, 2009, 09:27:05 AM

Thank you very, very much.  I'm sure we'll be able to find what we need with that information.

Title: Re: Anyone use a Colostomy bag to go swimming?
Post by: *kana* on October 21, 2009, 05:51:35 PM

Thank you all for the info and the link.