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Posted 3/7/2012 2:03 AM (GMT 0)

I have now had a urostomy for two years.  Not sure who to ask questions to. The urostomy is a result of cervical cancer so my doctor is for that.  Anyway (sorry I tend to ramble) I got in my head that I am going to train to run a half marathon in 7 months.  Have a trainer and he reminded me that I have a urostomy and wondered if I will have any issues.  I don't know.  Does anyone know if I will have to do anything different?  Is there someone I should talk to before I get to far into this?  I am really lucky and only put on the waffer and the bag.  I don't use anything else and it stays on for a week if I forget to change it.  Thanks for any help.

Posted 3/8/2012 6:40 PM (GMT 0)
I have an ileostomy and (when my knee is better!) plan to run marathons again. I am a running coach though, so can help you with your training! although I know nothing about urostomies.

I don't know how your urostomy will affect your ability drink normally or stay hydrated when running? sorry I really don't know anything about it, but imagine that might be a limitation???

In terms of your fitness though (and urostomy aside!).. a lot will depend on how fit you are at the moment and how far out from surgery/treatment you are. 7 months training for a marathon from 'complete beginner/recovering from illness' is possible, but will be a challenge. If you're fitter than that you'll probably be ok.

How long have you had your urostomy? how much running do you currently do? and what are the limitations of the urostomy?
Posted 3/9/2012 1:16 AM (GMT 0)
I have had the urostomy 2 years in April. Urostomy is when they take part of the colon and bypass the bladder and go through the stomach wall with the colon (make sense?) and I have a bag and wafer like a colonoscopy but it is just for urine. The bag just acts like a bladder but you can see it LOL.

I am a beginner runner. It is funny that I really don't like to run but I just got into my head that I am setting a goal to run a half marathan. I guess I am worried that the bag and waffer might move or something. Not that it ever does. It shouldn't affect hydration.

With an ileostomy do you have the bag and waffer on the outside?
Posted 3/9/2012 4:23 AM (GMT 0)
Good Luck with the training. Definitely be very careful about the hydration issue. I am sure there must be some people with urostomies that may be into running. If not on this board...try the UOAA board for some info.
Posted 3/9/2012 3:25 PM (GMT 0)
I ran a half marathon with my ileostomy and had no problems with the wafer/bag coming loose or anything like that. I'm not sure how the appliance compare though. As long as you get things straight with your appliance and you are able to hydrate properly, I see no reason why you can't pursue your goal. As you practice the longer distances, you will become more confident. :-)
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