Flying is a worrying time for me; I dread having to change my bag during my time on the plane. No problem so far, but my bag does inflate.
wynshep09
Dec 29, 2024 2:51 pm
warrior
Dec 29, 2024 3:30 pm
Welcome. I saw your profile. Cancer. So you have a system.
Please tell us what that is?
1 piece? 2 piece?
And the brand type.
How do you set the system up?
Sorry about 20 questions, but the more details given, the better and more accurate replies we all can offer.
You are concerned about flying and the effects it might have on the bag. Valid question.
Others who fly say no issues.
But you do prepare in advance for the flight.
I will let my brothers and sisters more accurately answer the prep question.
I can just say if you are ballooning whether flying, driving, etc., you may need to seek a better diet.
For example, I no longer drink milk; dairy products have that effect on me. I love milk but...eh.
Also, sodas affect me that way too.
Now, this is me saying that. Others may not suffer that from their diets.
One mantra you will see written here is "no 2 people are the same."
That goes for diet, certain foods, drinks, systems, like appliances, adhesion issues with products not sticking, weeping skin around stoma.
You get the idea.
When the time comes through trial and error using a system, you stay with it.
Appliances made by Coloplast, Hollister, Convatec all have pros and cons.
The people - members - will offer their advice and suggestions with what works for them.
Do take note of their
experience.
In time, that ballooning you suffer will be a faint memory.
Learning curve every day.
Welcome wagon on the way. Welcome aboard. 👋
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Riva
Dec 29, 2024 4:10 pm
Hi. Worry not. There are solutions. I fly often. Fear of an inflated pouch while flying, if you're not wearing a two-piece system, try it. Just head to the lavatory and burp out the pouch. Sit back, relax, and enjoy your flight 🍷
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Maried
Dec 30, 2024 6:38 am
Just start eating smaller, non-gas-producing or heavy-poop-producing foods before your flight if possible, or as someone stated, let the gas out in the bathroom as much as necessary.
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