No, don’t be offended by the title. I think
staying in shape and exercising is extremely important. It is still important to stay in shape even
if you have an ostomy. Having an ostomy
doesn't mean you shouldn’t live a normal life.
When it comes to staying in shape being in the position of having a
stoma only means you have to work a little harder to workout. Sometimes I have found that using Ostomy Supplies can help me in my daily workouts.
One thing that is important in staying fit with
an ostomy is to not jump into it too fast.
You do have an injury or did and most likely your core muscles are not
as strong as they were or are weakened to start with. So don’t go lifting weights too fast. Start at the lower end of weight and test the
waters slow. You are more likely to have
issues with hernias with a stoma and so you should be aware of this. I suggest
using a good belt to keep your bag in place.
Hollister ostomy supplies has lots of different products available.
I have had lots of luck using the Adapt Ostomy
Belt and it suited me well. You do have
to have a bag that has the belt loops but this helps keep it all in place. I
have found the material is very soft and the elastic is able to stretch around
me comfortably even when I am breathing heavily. I am not one to like tight fitted things
especially under armour shirts. That type of compression shirt always makes me
feel a little claustrophobic and I have not felt that with this belt at all. It is also really nice to have so I know my
bag wont be flopping all over the place and wont leak. Its a safety measure that is comfortable and
keeps my mental health secure as well.
Next time you think about working out and are
afraid to. Don’t worry you are not alone. Many people who have an ostomy
started out a afraid, but through learning have overcome and bene able to work
out just like they used to. Being comfortable in your own skin and cloathing is
an imporant part and having the right ostomy gear help with that confidence. I would suggest trying out a belt or two and
going to the gym and starting slow. Then
you can pick it up and start jogging safely and happily soon enough.
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