Hi there, I'm 2 months out from having had a permanent ileostomy. I haven't been out much on account of complications (I've mostly been in hospital) but I'm going out (to see the surgeon, not for fun) next week and I'm just wondering how much in the way of stoma supplies people carry when they're going out for a few hours.
I expect I'll need to empty the bag at least once, but I'm so nervous about a bag leak (my bag failed three times in one week in hospital) that I'm tempted to pack the whole kit just for piece of mind.
Do other people do this? Is it a good idea or should I just grit my teeth and go out without carrying everything I need for a bag change? And is there anything in particular I should carry?
