First Time Travelling

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NancyCat
May 15, 2023 8:46 am

Well, I finally have traveled for the first time since my ileostomy in 2017. Wasn't sure how many "ostomy kits" I should take with me, so, in the words of my grandma, "better to have it and not need it, than to need it and not have it."

My journey began as a trip to California for the memorial of my 96-year-old cousin...4 flights in 4 days and 2-2hr car rides later, I arrived back home. Three days after I returned, I had a lovely trip to the ER...no, nothing to do with my ostomy...but my right foot and leg were extremely swollen and cold to the touch...so...after an EKG, blood labs, chest x-ray, and an ultrasound of both of my legs, the consensus was "4 flights in 4 days plus 2-2hr car rides" that had caused all of the swelling, as my cardio doc says, "well, better safe than sorry."

I had visions of bag leaks while I slept, or in the car, or even on the plane—but nope, nothing! Praise Jesus! Now, as we all know, our ostomies are always in the back of our minds, but I'm here to say that all went very well on my trip—and I'm looking forward to my next adventure.

Axl
May 15, 2023 9:49 am

Yaaaaay ... Good for you

HenryM
May 15, 2023 12:09 pm

After six years, you are now a confirmed ostomy pro.  Good for you!  

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Riva
May 15, 2023 12:19 pm

Congrats. May you enjoy many more journeys

Morning glory
May 15, 2023 3:58 pm

Don't make this your last adventure, but no more trips to the ER. You need to walk on your long rides whether it is on a plane or car.

 

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Audrey Warren
May 15, 2023 4:56 pm

And wear compression stockings. Kudos.

TerryLT
May 15, 2023 8:02 pm

Well done! Now you will be confident in your next journey.

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