Topic Explanation:
The discussion in the forum revolves around concerns related to traveling with an ostomy, specifically to Egypt. The original poster, who has previously only traveled within Europe and stayed with family, is concerned about how to manage the disposal of their ostomy pouches while staying in hotels in Egypt. They use two pouches per day and are seeking advice from others who might have experience traveling in Egypt under similar circumstances.
Advice and Helpful Insights:
1. Pouch Disposal in Egypt:
- Multiple travelers with ostomies have reported no issues with disposing of pouches in Egypt. They suggest disposing of used pouches in bathroom bins within the hotel.
- For added discretion and to manage odor, one can use odor-sealing disposal bags such as Bos bags. These bags can be sealed and disposed of without leaving any odor.
2. Using Two-Piece Systems:
- Several users recommend switching to a two-piece drainable system, which can be worn for several days, reducing the number of disposals needed.
- Concerns about two-piece systems disconnecting or leaking were addressed by experienced users who confirmed that such incidents are rare and usually due to incorrect application. Properly checking the seal can prevent leaks.
3. General Travel Tips for Ostomy Management:
- When changing a pouch, it's helpful to place everything into a disposal bag, tie it off, and then dispose of it in the hotel's bathroom bin.
- In case of incidents, communicating politely with hotel staff and showing appreciation can ensure that any issues are handled discreetly and efficiently.
- Carrying small, discreet disposal bags (like doggie park bags or specially designed odor-sealing bags) can be useful for disposing of pouches discreetly while traveling.
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