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
vulcanBMk2
Hi Pammer, nice to see you in the chat room last night. Although I am urostomy, I carry a small kit with me in my jacket pocket and one in the trunk of my car. I have two one-piece pouches, a couple of disposal bags, some wet wipes, and 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, and that's in 6 years.
Oh yeah, in my car, I also carry a nice absorbent bathroom towel, just in case I need to sit on it in the car...
Believe it or not, I have only had to change my bag once in a public convenience, and that's in 6 years.
Oh yeah, in my car, I also carry a nice absorbent bathroom towel, just in case I need to sit on it in the car...
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Verdun
U need to take what u think u will need. I take pouches, sprays, powders, and bags. I have a small bag that they fit in very discreetly. 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 nowadays. 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
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 an 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 you're caught without a cord or rope, shoe laces work as well. Keep a change of clothes and ostomy supplies tucked away in a backpack in the trunk as well.