Thanks for creating this video and all your others . Have had my ileostomy for 5 months now so still learning a lot. i live in New Zealand and am heading to Europe next month, 3 flights over 30 hours each way so found this really helpful. Cheers
+Ronnie Sylva Wow, that's a lot of flying! I had 19 hours of flight time to get to South Africa, but the time goes by quickly if you can occupy yourself (or sleep!). I spent most of it looking at the scenery below. Have fun!
Vegan Ostomy BTW Eric, we went whitewater rafting this past Tuesday. I used my stealth belt pro along with my stoma guard. Living life with a stoma doesn't hold us back.....
I carry a change/supplies in my carry on bag. A few more in my suitcase. UOAA makes TSA & restroom ID cards. Print & laminate. I have been using my TSA "Known Traveler Number" for many yrs. Enter w/ the staff on the short line. If you let the Airline know, they print your KTN on your ticket. HANDY!
In addition to (or as a replacement for) the Ostomy travel card mentioned at 3:47 of the video there's now an Ostomy "passport" (in 5 languages) which you can hand to the security officer with your passport. If you are frequent flyer consider having the airline to add the ostomy to your member profile.
I watched your last video and it helped a lot because not only am I new to this ostomy life, but I am going on a two week trip to California next week. (I'm from Ohio, USA) my question is- I'm nervous about putting all my supplies in my checked luggage. I use disposable bags & change them three times a day. It would be a horror show if my luggage were to get lost and I would be there without any supplies.. what is your opinion on bringing a carry on bag just with my supplies inside? My bags, enough wafers for the trip, powder and paste just in case? That way i have it all with me. My only other concern is if during my trip to get there which is about an 11 hour trip, I need to change my wafer because of a leak? I know that I could & it wouldn't be a big deal, but more of an inconvenience, but how am I allowed to bring scissors on a plane? I have the curved surgical scissors and I've heard that as long as they have the curved tips you can, but I'm just not sure.
I answer several of those questions in this video =) I nearly always travel with one carry-on luggage (that goes in the overhead compartment) + my backpack (which counts as a "personal item" and is stored under the seat). I ALWAYS have supplies in both so I would have to lose both of them to be out of supplies (if that ever happened, my ostomy supplies would be the last thing on my mind). The TSA does allow scissors (under a certain size) on the plane (www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/items/scissors). The ones you describe should be absolutely no problem (sounds like the one I use). If you are unsure or nervous about doing that, you could always pre-cut your wafers or use a moldable product.
Emily Parris ~ I'm curious as for why you change your bag several times a day. I usually don't change the bag until I need a new wafer which is any where from three to five days and on rare occasions a little longer. That is of course as long as the bag doesn't leak or have any other problems.
Emily Parris Emily Parris I use disposable bag liners so I don't have to carry as many supplies. I do carry on an extra bag just for my supplies when flying. So far I've just said it's medical and they've let an extra bag through. Then I still throw extra supplies in my checked luggage. I use precut or cut ahead of time so don't bring scissors.
Angel For Animals I'm 22 and to be honest REALLY grossed out by poop lol the thought of draining poop from a bag into the toilet would literally make me want to throw up.. so I switched to disposable bags. My insurance covers it and it makes it literally mindless. I change my bag in the morning, afternoon and at night and my wafer about about 5-6 days. All I have to do is click off my bag, throw it away and click on a fresh one. Soooo much nicer!
+Emily Parris That's pretty common for people who wear closed bags. Just note that FLUSHABLE ostomy bags may not work or be allowed to be flush in some places.
Hey Eric! First of all I love watching your videos as they are detailed, informative and get right to the point. I would like to know (in your opinion) what options do I have for driving with an ostomy bag? And in your opinion what is the best one? (I know the question is irrelevant to the topic of this video, I had to post it on here to make it easier for you and me) I hope you continue making these videos (they help a lot) and I wish your channel more success.
Thanks for watching, Merkury. I posted this overview of the "Comfee Drive" seatbelt cover back in 2014 - I still use this product every time I drive: th-cam.com/video/tRLN0uIeCs8/w-d-xo.html I've got a lot of videos on the way! =)
Having an ostomy leak on a plane would be my worse nightmare! I wont eat anything the day before, or on the day, or on the flight. It will stress you out if you do. Just drink water or fruit juice. Eat when you arrive as you can't trust airplane food to be ileostomy friendly. Vegan has a lot of fibre and you don't need a blockage.
Thank you for your tips. So helpful! Lavatories on a plane often times have someone waiting just outside the door to use it as you exit. Do you use any air deodorizers, and if so, what do you use? Thanks!
Hey Elaine. I don't use or recommend air deodorizers as they often cause irritation to me and those around me, but I do use and recommend in-pouch deodorants. Specifically, I recommend the Hollister M9 drops, which have been very effective at reducing or eliminating odors.
One of the things i hate is the security checkpoint. They treat you as if you had a bomb. When i was younger they would check me as if i was carrying drugs. It was ridiculous. I basically don't have any care about my body in the sense that if i have to strip down in the middle of the place I will. I would say that i am very out spoken . I basically just tell them my whole life story in less then 5 minutes so they understand
+Skybound Ulysses I would imagine some people do use their kids to smuggle things, so it ruins it for regular families because security has to be suspicious of everyone by that point.
Thanks for creating this video and all your others . Have had my ileostomy for 5 months now so still learning a lot. i live in New Zealand and am heading to Europe next month, 3 flights over 30 hours each way so found this really helpful.
Cheers
+Ronnie Sylva Wow, that's a lot of flying! I had 19 hours of flight time to get to South Africa, but the time goes by quickly if you can occupy yourself (or sleep!). I spent most of it looking at the scenery below. Have fun!
Thank you for making this! I am flying for the first time with an ostomy in a few days. Your video alleviated my fears!
Enjoy your trip! 😃
As always great info
Thanks, Don!
Vegan Ostomy BTW Eric, we went whitewater rafting this past Tuesday. I used my stealth belt pro along with my stoma guard. Living life with a stoma doesn't hold us back.....
Right on!!
Hi Eric!
I haven’t needed instructions about my ostomy lately but thinking about a long trip. 🤔. Thanks again for your videos!
If you do travel, enjoy! 😁😁
I carry a change/supplies in my carry on bag. A few more in my suitcase. UOAA makes TSA & restroom ID cards. Print & laminate. I have been using my TSA "Known Traveler Number" for many yrs. Enter w/ the staff on the short line. If you let the Airline know, they print your KTN on your ticket. HANDY!
I love your videos so far by the way. :)
In addition to (or as a replacement for) the Ostomy travel card mentioned at 3:47 of the video there's now an Ostomy "passport" (in 5 languages) which you can hand to the security officer with your passport.
If you are frequent flyer consider having the airline to add the ostomy to your member profile.
Thank you so much 😊
No problem 😊
I watched your last video and it helped a lot because not only am I new to this ostomy life, but I am going on a two week trip to California next week. (I'm from Ohio, USA) my question is- I'm nervous about putting all my supplies in my checked luggage. I use disposable bags & change them three times a day. It would be a horror show if my luggage were to get lost and I would be there without any supplies.. what is your opinion on bringing a carry on bag just with my supplies inside? My bags, enough wafers for the trip, powder and paste just in case? That way i have it all with me. My only other concern is if during my trip to get there which is about an 11 hour trip, I need to change my wafer because of a leak? I know that I could & it wouldn't be a big deal, but more of an inconvenience, but how am I allowed to bring scissors on a plane? I have the curved surgical scissors and I've heard that as long as they have the curved tips you can, but I'm just not sure.
I answer several of those questions in this video =)
I nearly always travel with one carry-on luggage (that goes in the overhead compartment) + my backpack (which counts as a "personal item" and is stored under the seat). I ALWAYS have supplies in both so I would have to lose both of them to be out of supplies (if that ever happened, my ostomy supplies would be the last thing on my mind).
The TSA does allow scissors (under a certain size) on the plane (www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/items/scissors). The ones you describe should be absolutely no problem (sounds like the one I use). If you are unsure or nervous about doing that, you could always pre-cut your wafers or use a moldable product.
Emily Parris ~ I'm curious as for why you change your bag several times a day. I usually don't change the bag until I need a new wafer which is any where from three to five days and on rare occasions a little longer. That is of course as long as the bag doesn't leak or have any other problems.
Emily Parris Emily Parris I use disposable bag liners so I don't have to carry as many supplies. I do carry on an extra bag just for my supplies when flying. So far I've just said it's medical and they've let an extra bag through. Then I still throw extra supplies in my checked luggage. I use precut or cut ahead of time so don't bring scissors.
Angel For Animals I'm 22 and to be honest REALLY grossed out by poop lol the thought of draining poop from a bag into the toilet would literally make me want to throw up.. so I switched to disposable bags. My insurance covers it and it makes it literally mindless. I change my bag in the morning, afternoon and at night and my wafer about about 5-6 days. All I have to do is click off my bag, throw it away and click on a fresh one. Soooo much nicer!
+Emily Parris That's pretty common for people who wear closed bags. Just note that FLUSHABLE ostomy bags may not work or be allowed to be flush in some places.
I have not flown since I was about nine years old with my nephew way back in the 70s
If anything, air travel now is a lot easier and safer than it was back then :)
Hey Eric! First of all I love watching your videos as they are detailed, informative and get right to the point.
I would like to know (in your opinion) what options do I have for driving with an ostomy bag? And in your opinion what is the best one?
(I know the question is irrelevant to the topic of this video, I had to post it on here to make it easier for you and me)
I hope you continue making these videos (they help a lot) and I wish your channel more success.
Thanks for watching, Merkury.
I posted this overview of the "Comfee Drive" seatbelt cover back in 2014 - I still use this product every time I drive: th-cam.com/video/tRLN0uIeCs8/w-d-xo.html
I've got a lot of videos on the way! =)
Vegan Ostomy Thanks a lot!
If your medical bag has a Red Cross on it or marked medical supplies, you will have an easier time.
Having an ostomy leak on a plane would be my worse nightmare! I wont eat anything the day before, or on the day, or on the flight. It will stress you out if you do. Just drink water or fruit juice. Eat when you arrive as you can't trust airplane food to be ileostomy friendly. Vegan has a lot of fibre and you don't need a blockage.
Fasting is my preferred option, but only because I know how active my stoma can get when I eat. If I had a colostomy, it would be a non-issue.
Thank you for your tips. So helpful! Lavatories on a plane often times have someone waiting just outside the door to use it as you exit. Do you use any air deodorizers, and if so, what do you use? Thanks!
Hey Elaine. I don't use or recommend air deodorizers as they often cause irritation to me and those around me, but I do use and recommend in-pouch deodorants. Specifically, I recommend the Hollister M9 drops, which have been very effective at reducing or eliminating odors.
@@VeganOstomy Thank you so much!
I have not flown in years so I really don’t know how I could do it today
Why not? What's holding you back? I find flying to be way easier than traveling by car for a few hours.
One of the things i hate is the security checkpoint. They treat you as if you had a bomb. When i was younger they would check me as if i was carrying drugs. It was ridiculous. I basically don't have any care about my body in the sense that if i have to strip down in the middle of the place I will. I would say that i am very out spoken . I basically just tell them my whole life story in less then 5 minutes so they understand
+Skybound Ulysses I would imagine some people do use their kids to smuggle things, so it ruins it for regular families because security has to be suspicious of everyone by that point.
SFO has been the worst!
Bring gloves.