Long Haul Travel with Stomas?

Hi Sarah

How exciting! 
It’s come around really quickly. I’m sorry I haven’t done long haul yet but I will be interested in your replies. 

Happy Packing 

Hi Ann

Seems like no-one has attempted this, or they’re not saying! I’m off on Wednesday morning and been sorting through my supplies today. Think I am organised but there’s always a niggle about either not having enough or a bag going missing! So much to think about on a long journey and needing to have enough for 2 weeks away. But it’s a tester for the future to see if I can cope ok. 

I am a mixture of excited and anxious which is not a very good combination with a colostomy especially! 

Sarah xx

Sarah

It'll be amazing and you can trailblaze for all of us. 
You told me to pack what you think then double it. That’s what I did and it worked well. I took lots of extra stickers around the my pouch which I wore everyday. No leaks 

Maybe eat very little before you go that might give you more confidence. 

Good luck xx

I think I’ve doubled it and a bit extra this time!  Definitely will watch what I eat tomorrow and be careful on the journey. I have packed way more of the brava strips to go round the outside than I would expect to use ( I normally only use them  for my urostomy, but will use for both this time I think) and I have supplies and clean clothes in both sets of hand luggage in case of accidents! Such a lot to prepare for….it’s exhausting! Plus I need a night drainage bag and stand for my ursotomy-it never ends!
Sarah xx

Thank Ann!

Sarah xx

Happy Holiday Sarah 

Hope the travelling goes well 

x

Thanks Ann-hope so! Just waiting for the taxi now-heading to Manchester. Bags both behaving so far-hardly had a thing to eat yesterday! 

Sarah xx

Good luck and remember no one will know you and remember your face as you’ll have a mask on. 
Enjoy 

Hi Sarah,I hope you have a fantastic time.Love Jane xx