What is the best ostomy bag for someone who is active and sweats A LOT

I went and worked out yesterday and was surprised to look down and see my ostomy bag had stoped sticking to my abdomen. I think it was the combination of stretching my body and sweating that made it lose adhesion. And actually, once I got home and the sweat had dried, I was able to reattach the part that was coming off and am still wearing it right now.

Does anyone have any suggestions on how to deal with this or can you suggest a certain brand/type of bag that does the trick?

I ordered a wrap from ostomy secrets to try to hold it in place better. I would get a stealth belt, but considering that I will only have this for a couple months and that it takes time for them to build the thing, I don't think I can justify it at this point unless it is the only option if I want to be active with it. My wrap won't be here until monday, is there a workaround for that until then, maybe some sort of bandage or something I could use to secure it in place?

Thanks for the help everyone. The bag isn't as bad as I thought it would be, and once you get things dialed in, it almost seems like it would be downright manageable. Who'd of thunk it?

What is your current setup? Are you using protective strips? I used the Coloplast Brava Protective strips. My only problem with them is that they were very difficult to get off.

The Coloplast Sensura Mio (now available for both colostomies and ileostomies) has a flange/wafer that is amazingly flexible. It molds to the topography of my body unlike any other flange/wafer. I enjoy yoga and find that the Mio fully adapts to the full range of body movement that yoga involves.
- Karen -

I work out daily...I sweat, a lot, and never have any issues. My work is also physical. I get about 4 days of wear time. I use Hollister new image 2 piece. I think your problem might be more to do with skin prep than anything else. I shave the site, clean it up with a damp cloth, put on some convetec powder and blow off excess, then liberal use of 3M cavilon skin spray before putting on the appliance. Never had any issues yet...

Matt

Hey all, thanks for the replies.

I am hairy, but they shaved the whole area before the surgery and I have kept it shaved since, mostly because I don't want to have any issues with it sticking to my hairs upon removal.

Also, I have hyperhydrosis, so when I say I sweat a lot, it's probably unlike most people who sweat a lot. After a workout my shirt routinely looks like I was thrown in a swimming pool.

Anyway, I've been using a couple strips of 3M medical tape and it has definitely helped, although it's not perfect. I'm going to try the coloplast Sensura Mio along with some tape and I'm hoping that might do the trick.