Travelling and Ostomy

This is a couple of questions for Cutycall or anyone who can help. I have tried commenting on her post but I guess I can't if I am not a paid member. I will upgrade my membership soon.  I have had an ileostomy now for almost 6 months and am due to fly soon, prob Jan. Can you tell me, what is an ostomy travel certificate and if you had to use it, what does it do? I will be doing an 11hr flight a...

Hi all I am due to going travelling for the first time since my illeostomy in a few weeks. I was just wondering if anyone has had any difficultees whilst traveling like airport security etc or is it pretty straight forward. Any hints and tips would be most welcome Thanks

I'm going to Mexico next month and will be spending a lot of time on the beach and hiking, not always near a bathroom. I'm wondering about anyone's experience in taking Immodium to slow output in this kind of a situation. I tend to have high output and have used Immodium in the past but not several days in a row. I also tend to get dehydrated easily. Any suggestions?

I haven't flown since I got my ileostomy. I used to love to fly, so easy and convenient. Now I am terrified. I have heard horror stories about going through TSA checkpoints with an ostomy. Knowing what it was like pre ostomy, this makes me really apprehensive. So what is like? What do I need to know? What do I need to do? I really want to get back in the air. I have an ileostomy that is high ou...

Hoping to go to Paris with my son in late February this year.  I will be about four weeks out from my last chemo treatment which has taken over the last six months of my life.  Hoping by then I will have more firm colostomy output and less diarrhea. Can anyone help give advice about bathroom and toilet availability while out sightseeing, eating etc?  I will take all my supplies with me.  Any t...

Hi Everyone,< > Has anybody had any trouble with customs? I went on holiday last month & when I came home the customs lady requested to see my colostomy, she made me remove the bag so she could see, it was very embarrasing & knocked my confidence, it was my first holiday with my stoma.< > has anybody else had any trouble with customs.< >

Hello, I’ve had my ileostomy for five months now.  I have to travel to Europe in the not too distant future and quite honesty scared of the entire journey.  Can anyone give some advise I.e. flying, bathroom, eating, drinking and staying sane? Any help would be appreciated. 

Hi to everyone, I have learnt a lot about my own colostomy and how to handle it in this forum, but I have a question. I have only had my temporary colostomy for 6 months and I will be taking my first trip since the surgery. I live in Mexico city and although I cannot get a lot of the stuff that is available worldwide, I have done well with hollister flange and bag. (the one that is open in the...

Hi all:  I'm looking for a travel companion for an upcoming few nights in Montreal...no definite dates yet, but probably mid-late September or early October.  You should be female, have read my profile and know/accept my situation and possibly be willing to spend 2-3 nights together there, just doing tourist stuff.  The food in Montreal is among the best I've tasted in all my travels, and I'm l...

I am planning a trip to Italy in February, and am afraid I will be seized and arrested as a terrorist going through security.  I have a descending colostomy and only 150 cm of small intestine left due to multiple Crohns surgeries over the past 40 years.  My weight plummeted to 90 pounds this past July; so, they surgically implanted a peg tube in my stomach. I use Ensure to keep my calories and ...

I have a few tips for my ostomy friends out there when you travel locally or on extended trips: I never leave the house without an emergency change out.  When i travel on an airplane i carry a backpack with extra supplies and change of under wear and tee shirt and extra pants.  I carry rolled up several toilet paper sheets (folded 5 times) and a 3 oz. container of baby oil (airlines allows up t...

Hi, it has been quite a while since I was here. i am going on holiday in April & I have heard some horror stories about flying, is it true that your bag fills with air almost as soon as the flight takes off? & where is the best place for travel insurance.  

Hello All... I am traveling next week.  I have flown before and didn't have much problems, except having to rub my hands over my ostomy site and then having my hands read for explosive material..(This was in front of the travelers waiting to be checked in).  Any suggestions on flying, traveling etc.  As always thank you for all the sage advice and suggestions, tips and lessons.  Yaya...

Well, thanks to everyone for all the great tips on traveling in France! I am here now with my son and having the time of my life! We rented an apartment through Paris for rent, I highly recommend them. They actually picked us up at the airport and drove us to the apartment.  Pricey but worth it for me as I still have very bad foot neuropathy from 12 rounds of chemo, even though I finished a mo...

Hello, Flying into MI, first flight since I won my ileostomy. Where can I find that card to show Bag check? Can it just be printed out? Is there anything else I need to know? Thanks in advance. ~ Hope

I got a tip for people with an ostomy who may choose to travel to Japan (or most Asian countries). There are no public garbage cans for the most part so you may may have to be creative in carrying your 'garbage' if you find yourself having to quickly dart into a public washroom to change your applicance.  And by the way...don't expect to see a toilet in the same fashion that you're used to her...

I have an ileostomy and I’m looking for travel Insurance. Can anyone suggest a Provider (UK).   Thanks

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I had my bladder removed last October. Is it difficult to travel to the US (security) or go on a cruise with a pouch and my medical supplies?   

i am travelling for the first time soon and i'm not sure whether i need to get special insurance because i have a illeostomy. has anyone got any thoughts about this? if so please let me know thanks marjorie

Ahhh summer is almost here. 🌞 Time to have some fun. 😎 Anyone have any travel plans? Here are a couple of travel cards that might come in handy. 🚗🚌🚝🛫⛴ ❤️ Printable Traveller's Communication Card: https://www.ostomycanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/202 2/03/Travellers-Card-2015.pdf Printable Ostomy Travel Certificate in multiple languages: https://www.securicaremedical.co.uk...

goodmorning ostamates all thats traveling be very careful, cause the road I'm sure is going to be full and the crazies will be darting from lane to Lane, So just be careful keep your eye on the road. And have a safe trip where ever your traveling too. Try not to speed, cause as you know I'm sure their will be many cops out there. Where I am the weather will be 51 degrees cloudy, but somewhat su...

Hi, i have colostomy bag,  would love to meet  anyone or ones with  same for days out

I'm looking at going down under in jan for a month an trying to find best insurance people can anyone help?

My first trip since the surgery is coming up -- I will be flying to visit friends - I have the blue card thing and will present that -- what do you pack in the bag and do you put it through the machine?? I need a small water bottle and all the stuff as you know---  Any ideas, suggestions would be deeply appreciated as I will be traveling alone.   Thank you!!

This trip isn't happening for a while, but I'm curious if anyone has traveled in Japan (mostly Tokyo) and has some insight on how easy it would be as an ostomate there?  My girlfriend would like to travel there to visit her host family, so we wouldn't be in any hotels or the like, but we would be travelling around the city for various reasons.  I'm sure there are plenty of bathrooms, and it'll ...

I'm thinking of going to South America and wonder if anyone has had issues with the water and food when they went there. What precautions other than the normal ones, i.e. don't drink the water or eat uncooked fruit and vegetables, do I need to take?

Hi. Just thought I would pass on some travelling secrets. Now with these new limits to the weight you can have in your suitcase (and to give airport security a heads up), I always get ahold of Customer Service of the airline and let them know my condition and I need a bigger weight allowance. I usually receive a letter (or e-mail). Never had to pay extra. I have been patted down and the secu...