Because mine drips I put a bandage over it when swimming. If at the club I usually go to the sauna after and obviously don’t want anybody to see the stoma. Towel might fall down. Nobody has ever asked about bandage. Bandage also works for sex time. That said, no matter what your surgical solution is for UC there is always something to which one need adjust. Fortunate for all of us we have this website, with some fabulous people on it, who all help us learn how to adjust. For me it’s just part of life. If your J pouch is working then keep it. Jan