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Posted 3/17/2013 2:26 AM (GMT 0)
I posted an earlier question about tennis with an ileostomy, and someone made the good comment that one has to take care not to let the ball hit you in the stoma. I have read of quite a few pro athletes in contact sports like football and hockey having stomas- do they add additional protection eg like a jock strap type device over the stoma? How vulnerable (not that I would want to ever be a guinea pig) is the stoma if someone bumps into you or you ram into the corner of a table or something? Thanks!
Posted 3/17/2013 4:28 PM (GMT 0)
I'm not positive what is used for say, the pro football player I'v e heard about, but I found this awhile ago. http://www.ostomyarmor.com It seems promising, but I've never tried it. I can see it possible being uncomfortable to bend. I think others have recommended the stealth belt for security, but it doesn't seem to have padding. It's easy to google for it.

A colo-rectal surgeon (not mine, but just an acquaintance of mine...strange world)...said I was unlikely to hurt it and recommended just a couple of layers of cloth or gauze to provide some padding (I was discussing martial arts sparring, not heavy contact but controlled contact).
Posted 6/20/2017 3:06 PM (GMT 0)

Probiotic said...
How vulnerable (not that I would want to ever be a guinea pig) is the stoma if someone bumps into you or you ram into the corner of a table or something? Thanks!

I'm wondering this as well.

How do people do martial arts with an ostomy?

This was asked in this topic, and I agree with the answer below:

Tom1 said...
You know, surgeons tend to "oversell" this ostomy stuff.

If you're into contact karate just imagine what one good kick or punch to your pouch would result in. Armor or not.

Just don't think it's doable, really. Am I wrong?

Post Edited (xy123) : 6/20/2017 9:23:52 AM (GMT-6)

Posted 6/22/2017 5:03 PM (GMT 0)
I practice BJJ and cant see how I would have ever done it with a stoma and bag. Kickboxing (sparing) would be fine as I did this some with a stoma guard but mma would be out of the question. I would think once you start grappling, there is really no way of going really light while grappling plus rolling around so much would most likely burst the bag or rip it off no matter how much protection you had. Having said that, I think a horse could kick you in the stoma and it wouldn't bother the stoma itself, haha.
Posted 6/26/2017 7:48 PM (GMT 0)
I wonder if stoma guards can actually allow a person to do martial arts like a normal, healthy person?
Posted 6/26/2017 8:46 PM (GMT 0)
I would say pretty much anything except grappling (jiu jitsu, wrestling, etc.).
Posted 6/26/2017 9:11 PM (GMT 0)
You know what I'm really wondering?

Can I take a good ol' street fight like a man without a stoma?

Assuming I'm wearing a stoma guard when it happens.

LOL, I'm serious though. It can happen to any one.

Post Edited (xy123) : 6/26/2017 3:15:35 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 6/26/2017 9:33 PM (GMT 0)
Oh course, even without a stoma guard you could handle yourself in a street fight. Just need some fighting skills, stoma isn't gonna interfere with that.
Posted 6/26/2017 9:58 PM (GMT 0)

Benny Stringer said...
even without a stoma guard

I disagree with you.

Just imagine what would a strong (not even strong, just a mild) kick on your abdomen do to you. You can't keep fighting on that point forward. It'd rip off your stoma. There is no alternative but to surrender if that happens.

That's why it's nearly impossible to handle a real street fight if you have a stoma.

Post Edited (xy123) : 6/26/2017 4:01:55 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 6/26/2017 11:25 PM (GMT 0)
Then why did you ask? I was just answering your question. You obviously didn't need it. If you feel that way then walk around with full armour on 24/7 in case you get in a fight. Anything could get damaged in a fight!
Posted 8/23/2017 12:04 AM (GMT 0)
I was thinking about this the other day as I would love to get into MMA a little but seriously considering surgery as well. In a real fight, you might be out of luck but also---what average, healthy person has ever seen a working appliance? I think quite a few could easily freak out and run. Maybe I am overestimating but poop is something most avoid unless it is their own.
Posted 3/4/2022 3:05 AM (GMT 0)

xy123 said...

Probiotic said...
How vulnerable (not that I would want to ever be a guinea pig) is the stoma if someone bumps into you or you ram into the corner of a table or something? Thanks!

I'm wondering this as well.

How do people do martial arts with an ostomy?

This was asked in this topic, and I agree with the answer below:

Tom1 said...
You know, surgeons tend to "oversell" this ostomy stuff.

If you're into contact karate just imagine what one good kick or punch to your pouch would result in. Armor or not.

Just don't think it's doable, really. Am I wrong?

Hi,
Greg here from Australia. I've had a ostomy since December 2018 & although it took some time, I am able to actively train in martial arts again. I've been training in the Korean art of Hapkido since 2002. I have had to modify some of my training, but 2 weeks ago I was able to fall out of a hip throw for the first time since before I had the first surgery. I can't begin to tell you how much joy it brought me. I love training and can't imagine my life without martial arts. I also train at the gym 6-7 days a week (cardio\/weights) and I intend to do so until the Good Lord calls me home. I am about to purchase a "stealth belt". I heard about the product on another post here regarding training with a stoma. And at some point I want to take up BJJ again, but for now it's hapkido & gym work smile
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