Does Having An Ostomy Limit My Physical Activities?
I WOULD LIKE TO DO SOME SWIMMING AND GOLFING THIS SUMMER Since a person with an ostomy is, first of all, a person, his or her reason for choosing any kind of physical activity is basically that of anyone else, to feel good, to be healthy and to enjoy the activity. After recovery from surgery, an ostomy is no hindrance to physical activity. You are free to consider running, jogging, swimming, sailing, skiing, bowling, golf, cycling and tennis, to name a few. There are people with ostomies participating in gymnastics, fencing, football, skydiving, skin diving and hockey. Name the sport and there is no limit Not everyone, though, is meant to be this active but physical activity is encouraged. Even the simplest exercise does wonders for firming the abdominal muscles, boosting one’s appetite and keeping the digestive tract in good order. Walking and swimming are among the best activities. When returning to an activity or first trying a new sport, here are a few suggestions. • Check with you
