How to Travel with an Ostomy with Laura Cox, Shield HealthCare's Ostomy Lifestyle Specialist

Laura Cox from Shield HealthCare gives tips on how to travel with an ostomy. To learn more about living with a stoma, visit our OstomyLife community: www.shieldhealt...

[@JDvorak2009]

Beautiful video, Laura. If I ever got to travel again, I'd be well armed with your expert advice. But ever since I had my decubitus surgery in 2004, I don't travel anymore. I'm unable to drive so I couldn't even get to an airport if I wanted to go on long trips.

[@JDvorak2009]

Silly me I already said that stuff already> HAHAHAHAHAHH. forget what I said before. :)

[@clairedelune2011]

I always carry plástic bags to avoid odour leaks when I change my pouch. Everywhere...

[@janetharris8429]

I am yet to fly, i hear different stories about wind. Does the pouch blow up when flying? Thanks.

[@Michelle-qd9gm]

Do you recommend a toilet spray with you as gas can really stink

[@JDvorak2009]

Is your ostomy page on facebook all gone? I typed Ostomy Awareness in my search on facebook and I got sent back to someone else's page from my friend list.

[@Shieldhealthcare]

JDvorak2009 Hi John. Laura here! It was deactivated for some reason for a while, but is now reactivated! :)

[@JDvorak2009]

YAHOOOOOOOOOOOO!

[@JDvorak2009]

What if I am traveling on whatever, alone, perhaps, and I can't walk. Would a stewardess be able to empty the bag for me if I needed it? Great question, huh? :) I aim to please.

[@Shieldhealthcare]

JDvorak2009 that is a great question! I unfortunately do not know, but if you contacted the airline you're flying I bet they would have some great resources for you! :)

[@JDvorak2009]

i actually goofed with the question. I went back to what i said and I realize that I can't empty the bag unless Im near a toilet, and I can't do that since i can't get back there where it is. DUH. So I guess if I'm on a flight long enough, I would have to stay home instead. Bummer

[@JDvorak2009]

Oh by the way I couldnt get to the airport anyway since I can't even drive