What To Do If You Run Out Of Ostomy Bags?
If you run out of ostomy bags, consider the following advice and insights from the MeetAnOstoMate Discussion Forum:
- Order stoma bags online with fast shipping.
- Call the preferred brand or ostomy carrier, explain the situation, and ask for expedited shipping.
- Contact the health insurance company to find nearby suppliers and explain the predicament.
- Re-use the current bag if possible or modify it in case of emergency.
- Look for local pharmacies that carry ostomy supplies or consider ordering online from platforms like Amazon.
- Always keep a 2-week "buffer" stash of ostomy supplies.
- Consider buying supplies from eBay or other sources if insurance won't cover additional supplies.
- Look into different insurance companies with better supplier networks.
- Consider leaving a comment on social media to raise awareness about poor customer service from ostomy product companies.
- Ask for free samples from major ostomy supply companies.
- Check out the Mayo Store for a wide selection of ostomy supplies.
- Explore resources like Ostomy211.org for emergency supplies, but be aware of any donation requirements and shipping timelines.
- Share experiences to raise awareness about the lack of resources and support for ostomates in certain areas.
If you have further questions, consider posting your question in the discussion forum of MeetAnOstoMate.org for additional advice and support.
Check out these links for more information:
- Emergency! Out of Stoma Bags - Need Help ASAP! (August 23, 2022)
- Running Out of Ostomy Supplies During a Crisis (July 08, 2022)
- Supplies for Outings as a New Ostomate (April 16, 2023)
- Desperate for DIY Urostomy Bag Fix! (May 02, 2022)
- Avoiding Bag Leaks: Tips for Organizing and Storing Supplies (June 22, 2022)
- Essential Items for an Ostomy 'Go Bag' (February 06, 2023)
- How do you handle public accidents? (February 06, 2015)
- Ostomy Travel Tips: Be Prepared & Stay Comfortable! (July 27, 2017)
- Ostomy Saves the Day in Toilet Paper Crisis! (March 11, 2020)
- Emergency Preparedness for Ostomates: Ensuring Supplies During Crisis (June 18, 2015)
