Walking The Camino De Santiago With A Colostomy

Walking the Camino de Santiago with a Colostomy

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MrBillYTO

Mar 02, 2009 3:20 pm

Hello everyone,
I have a colostomy (it will be 3 years by the time I go) and I am planning a rather big adventure...at least to me. I am going to walk the Camino de Santiago Frances in Sept 09. For those who don't know, it is an eight hundred km (500 mile) walk across the north of Spain that takes about a month. I am allowing 6 weeks only because I want to hang out in Europe (not sure where yet...maybe Ibiza, maybe do a bit of travel through France) for the time left over.
My question is, has anyone here done the Camino or a similar type of trip where they are going to be away from home for an extended period of time? I guess the unique part about the Camino is that essentially you are backpacking so the 6 week supply of colostomy products is going to be carried on my back. I am concerned that I would run out plus if there is a way to not carry the entire 6 week supply (i.e. get some over there) that would be great!
Suggestions anyone??
Regards,
Bill

funnygurl

Mar 02, 2009 4:22 pm

Congrats on your cool adventure! I too am a globetrotter, although I usually don't actually walk. Can you make arrangements for a a couple of hotels where there are English speaking staff to receive some supplies or store them until you arrive? Also, a lot of Brits live in Spain. Maybe someone who lives along your route will keep them for you, or suggest what you might do. Have you been to the UK based website www.Ostomyland.com? I have chatted with people from all over Europe on that site. They are very helpful and very nice. Meanwhile I have a friend who backpacks all over the world. I will see if he has some suggestions and get back to you
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