Son's Long Journey to Albania for Work

Driving my son to the airport this early a.m. He is going to Albania for work (core driller). He will be on a 2 months work/2 weeks off cycle. First leg is Spokane to San Francisco, CA, then Munich, Ger., then onto Tirana, Albania. 27+ hours! I'm glad he gets to see the world, just a mom's worry about all the planes and things. He is over 30 now, so... After the 6-hour drive to the airport and back, I am helping out at the local Eagles for their dinner tonight. This morning was another day I woke up with a leak... GAAAH! I am crossing my fingers this new pouch will adhere for the car ride at least... Seems when I have a leak, the skin peri-stoma gets weepy and perpetuates the issue of not holding on. Have a great day all, lex

Hi, I like your attitude about your son and his adventures. About the leaking, I had trouble in May. I went to the stoma nurse and got some tips on how I was changing the appliance, and since then it seemed to clear up. Knock on wood, no leaks since May. But yes, sometimes the skin, peri stomas, still gets a little weepy, and then I try to air it out a bit. Have a good day. Carly

Yes, Carly! I try to keep upbeat; I've had the ileostomy for just over 2 years now. My life has vastly improved since... despite the leaks. I am not a full member yet, but will try to post to you though. I was just in Long Beach, WA, and walked the dunes with the wind at my back; smelled the salty air... love the oceans too. - Lex