Traveling Abroad with a Stoma: Airplane Tips?

hi had my stoma for 3 years and going abroad for first time since my op.does the bag fill with air or not or has anyone any tips for me.if not does anyone want to just tell me about them anyway.  

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fly, ride, run, cycle, drive, swim, canoe.

If you're fit enough DO it.

Flying is no more of a problem for you than anyone else.

Hey Erika,

I had my colostomy in Oct 06 and was on a plane heading to the Carribean in Dec 06.  Since then have been to Europe and back to the Carribean.  Flying is one thing I won't stop doing because of this pouch!

Enjoy your trip!

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Hi

I flew a year after my ileostomy and i was fine my stoma nurse just advised i didnt drink fizzy drinks for 24 hors before, i just made sure i didnt eat foods that made my poop runny, im going away again in August cant wait.

So go on your hols and enjoy  

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I flew with my ostomy and had no problems at all.  Except when I went through customs, they checked my supplies, etc.  Well, I had a small pair of scissors in the bag and they took them right away.  I said I might need the scissors but they said NO.  So, when you are flying, make sure you don't have any supplies that they will take away from you.  I managed OK but will always have my flanges cut ahead of time and make sure that I have enough bags with me.  I had to change the flange on the plane but I managed OK.  It came loose mid air.  It's a way of life now and we get used to it.  Good luck to all those who fly.

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Getting Support in the Ostomy Community with LeeAnne Hayden | Hollister

I have flown many times with absolutely no problems while flying. I would suggest, however, if it is a long flight that you get an aisle seat so that you don't have to climb over people to get to the bathroom which, as we all know, can happen with a high regularity with an ileostomy

Hello Erika

I don't know whether you've had your trip abroad yet. If you have, I hope it went well.

I agree with everyone who replied to you. I've had my colostomy for 10 years and had a defunctioning 'loop' ileostomy for 4 years before that. I've flown regularly, but not longer than 11 hours and I've never had a problem. The only bit of hassle I had was my first flight to Florida to visit friends after 9/11. I'd forgotten about scizzors, and had them in my hand luggage. My hand luggage and supplies were searched (in private) and the scizzors put in a box, labelled with my name and checked into the hold. When I told them that I needed access to scizzors to cut my bags, they made an arrangement with the cabin crew, so that I had access to their's if needed. Each time I've flown since, I've  pre-cut them.

Just one thing, Virgin Atlantic have often let me sit behind the bulkhead, which gives you loads more leg room and I don't feel scrunched up as can happen in the rest of economy class. If I don't sit there, I take an Isle seat, so that I have ease of access to the loo if necessary.

If you haven't already been, I hope you enjoy your flight.

Best wishes

Richard

hi richard thanks 4 reply,i had to cancel my holiday because grandaughter had an ear infection and doc wouldnt lt her fly wasnt meant to be.went in england instead to butlins holiday camp,had great time weather hot ,its like life one door closes and another always opens

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hope u r ok regards erika

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Hello Erika

I'm sorry to read that you had to cancel your holiday. But pleased that you were able to enjoy yourself still. Yes It's true about one door opening isn't it.

I'm well here and hope you are too.

Best wishes

Richard