Swimming Melted the Brava ostomy protective seal

Posted by a009507 @a009507, Nov 16, 2023

I went swimming in a chlorinated pool for the first time. The next day saw my protective seal was melted in my pouch. Has anyone else ever experience this? Any suggestions? Thanks.

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katey122 | @katey122 | Jan 20 8:49am

In reply to @kenc "I put the ring over the stoma first. I fing that this hold the pouch somewhat..." + (show)

Really, I never considered doing that. I attach the ring to the opening on the pouch and then I attached the pouch to my body over the stoma. I've never had it fail, but I haven't gone swimming either. My ostomy is 1 year old this month.

katey122 | @katey122 | Jan 20 8:50am

In reply to @katey122 "Really, I never considered doing that. I attach the ring to the opening on the pouch..." + (show)

Also I use 1 piece pouches.

kenc | @kenc | Jan 21 8:59am

I attach the ring to the stoma first. This way I can make sure the stoma is centered on the hole in the ring before applying the appliance and then the pouch.