Just went through TSA check at John Wayne Airport in Orange County, California. Domestic flight to Phoenix.
Just mentioned I have an ostomy. They had me rub my hands on my shirt over the colostomy. Then they ran a wand over my hands. They put the wand sample wipe in a machine, then I was good to go.
Easy peasy.
I used to fly to Europe with my Braun irrigation pump. Never again. The border control officers in Italy made me fire it up in the customs hall to prove that it wasn't a bomb. The Spanish took it away and returned it ten minutes later with a scowl, but the French just shrugged their shoulders. I take a gravity bag with me now.
3 Steps Every Ostomate Should Take
1. Join MeetAnOstoMate.org to connect with others who truly understand.
2. Register on manufacturer websites for free samples and product news.
3. Sign up with your local or national ostomy association for expert support.
Yeah, it's easy. I don't get why everyone thinks it's so difficult and you have to print off your medical history and carry it with you. 👍
Welp.....
Still at the airport. Our American Airlines flight is delayed due to a catering door alarm. The plane has been towed away. There are no mechanics at this airport. So, a mechanic is driving in from somewhere. This was an expensive flight... $900 for 2.
What a mess. I should have driven to Phoenix; I would have been there already.
We've been rebooked on a... 4:45 pm flight. Over a 6-hour delay. Only middle seats available. Nice. I wonder where our luggage will end up... probably New Jersey.
We arrived here at 8:00 am, so we get to spend the day wandering John Wayne Airport.
I will NEVER do this again. If where I'm going is within a 2-state distance, I'm driving.
Last time we flew to Phoenix, we were there in less than 3 hours, and home just as fast. 🤷♂️
