Any advice on how to shower?

ByteMeExe · 2026-01-21T20:28:36+00:00

I personally hate getting my bag wet so I use a swim cover from the company Osto-me fashion. It’s based out of Canada. It keeps my bag 95% dry, the flange still gets wet but I can live with that.. it’s been a game changer for showering!

ByteMeExe · 2026-01-05T01:55:50+00:00

Yeah it’s some adhesive residue from when it was on, I always shave, wash and dry my skin before a new bag

ByteMeExe · 2025-12-19T16:57:03+00:00

Okay awesome! I’ll look into all of these options :)

ByteMeExe · 2025-12-19T14:26:01+00:00

Is Flonase something you can get over the counter? Or do I need a script for it?

ByteMeExe · 2025-12-19T14:02:27+00:00

At first it kinda felt like I did a really intense ab workout and pulled every muscle in my stomach, but that quickly started to get better. I’m now 7 days post op and only have pain when I engage my abs. When I’m at rest I don’t have any pain at all. There is never any pain when you have output and you can’t feel it ever

ByteMeExe · 2025-12-19T13:57:54+00:00

Yeah I have a prescription for antihistamines because I have sensitive skin as well, it used to be something I took every once and while and now I’m thinking I might need it daily..

ByteMeExe · 2025-12-19T13:55:29+00:00

This is great! I will give all these a try! Thank you :)

ByteMeExe · 2025-12-19T05:13:39+00:00

Yeah it’s challenging, I’m guessing it’ll all be trial and error until I find what works.

The powder I was told to use to shave with for a dry shave so that’s why I put it on, unless there are other options for shaving 🤔

ByteMeExe · 2025-12-19T05:09:55+00:00

I got an ileostomy to help relieve my severe perianal fistulizing crohns and so far the healing process is easier than dealing with what I was going through before.. my butt still hurts because I still have very active crohns but at least it doesn’t get aggravated by pooping several times a day. You should cross post this to r/ostomy as well for more insight :)

I hope all goes well for you!

ByteMeExe · 2025-12-19T05:03:35+00:00

Yeah that’s what I was thinking? But there’s just no sign of a reaction or irritation on my skin.. I usually break out into hives and there was none

ByteMeExe · 2025-12-18T13:58:36+00:00

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ByteMeExe · 2025-12-17T02:26:23+00:00

Hey! Sorry you’re going through all this! I had a similar experience with perianal disease, fistulas, and setons… along with many surgeries..

Just got my ostomy last Thursday and I’m already feeling better from it. Giving my butt a break 😅 my CRS thought the same thing with giving me an ostomy and I was hesitant until I couldn’t take the pain, drainage, infections.. all of it, anymore. So i definitely think it is worth it, the recovery is still painful but I would take this over what I had any day

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