I am two weeks now from surgery. I am looking for tips on what all I should bring with me when I go out. Thanks.
pammer
Mar 05, 2014 12:11 pm
vulcanBMk2
Mar 05, 2014 2:29 pm
Hi pammer , nice to see you in chat room last night . Although I am Urostomy I carry a small kit with me in Jacket pocket & one in boot ( trunk ) of car. 2 one piece pouches , a couple ofdisposal bags, some wet wipes & dry wipes . All folded down in a small waterproof wallet style bag.
Believe it or not , I have only had to change my bag once in a public convenience , & thats in 6 yrs.
Oh yea , in my car I also carry a nice absorbent bathroom towel , Just in case I need to sit on it in car ...
Believe it or not , I have only had to change my bag once in a public convenience , & thats in 6 yrs.
Oh yea , in my car I also carry a nice absorbent bathroom towel , Just in case I need to sit on it in car ...
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Verdun
Mar 05, 2014 5:31 pm
U need to take what u think u will need I take pouches sprays powders bags. I have a small bag that they fit in very discreet. Also I always carry underwear and clean leggings in the car. Only needed them twice but better safe than sorry. Also deodorant if u need to change in the loo.get used to a big bag very popular now days.nothing may not happen to u but always a chance it will I feel quite secure with the methods I use. U will get used to it and nobody will know. Hope this helps
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scotiaman
Mar 05, 2014 11:38 pm
Hi...if you had UC then it is possible you might have some unexpected anal discharge, I would suggest wearing a Depends diaper, ALSO it doesn't hurt to have a three foot length of small rope in the trunk, I was at am ATM one day and the bag came off, what saved the day was a rope in the trunk of the car to tie off the bottom of my pants until I got home, and if your caught without a cord or rope, shoe lacings work as well, keep a change of cloths adn ostomy supplies tucked away in a backpack in the trunk as well.