Knowing you have this opportunity might help alleviate some of your concerns and make you feel more confident as well. You might be a little self-conscious about sounds coming from your ostomy bag.
However you may be pleasantly surprised by how noisy an airplane cabin is. Maybe you didn't notice it before, but it is very unlikely that your pouch can make noises loud enough to be heard inside the cabin. There's no need to tell the cabin personnel about your stoma in advance unless you think it would make you feel more secure , and most likely they'll never notice. A short checklist of what to bring and plan for before going on holiday or other trips that will require many hours of travelling in the car, train or plane.
We can provide a travel certificate to explain your condition in a quick and discreet manner to security personnel. Home Lifestyle Travel. Tips for travelling by plane What to be aware of before and after you travel by plane with a stoma. Pre-cut your bags Divide your supplies between different pieces of luggage, in case your luggage is lost or the flight is delayed.
Take wipes instead of liquids Scissors aren't the only things you can't take on the plane. How to avoid trouble at the security check Security staffers in general are usually very good at treating people with a stoma discreetly and respectfully, but perhaps it would be helpful to look up how to say "ostomy bag" in the local language.
Leaving your home base requires that you make some extra preparations for both your journey and stay — but it doesn't have to hold you back. If the climate is warm enough to make you perspire more than usual, the barrier might lose adhesion and you may need to change your pouch more frequently.
Make sure your skin is completely dry before you apply a new barrier for good adhesion. It can be a bit tricky if the weather is very hot and humid — if drying your skin is difficult, you can use a hairdryer on low heat to dry the area but be careful that it does not get too hot and keep it away from the stoma itself.
Apply sunscreen after you put on your barrier, as the lotion could affect the baseplate and make it harder to stick. Read about applying sunscreen in the 'use sunscreen' section. We recommend that your supplies are stored in a cool place — do not leave your ostomy products e.
When spending time in a warmer climate you might need a few more supporting products than usual. For some people a skin barrier that helps the adhesive stick better can be very helpful, and if it is the edges not sticking properly an elastic tape can be a possible solution.
Some benefit from using a antiperspirant on the skin in the area to be covered by the adhesive. It is always a good idea to talk to your stoma nurse before going if you have any questions. The most important is that you wear something that makes you feel good — feel as you.
Some people do not mind showing their bag when going to the beach, whereas some prefer covering up. Do what makes you feel the best. Unfortunately, buying specialty swimwear is no guarantee of a good fit. On the other hand, you might be able to find regular swimwear that fits your need perfectly. On the beach, a sarong or wrap can be a great way to gracefully cover up without feeling out of place.
Always make sure that the barrier sticks properly before going swimming — give it some time after applying. Be aware that the water can affect the adhesion negatively, so make sure to change your product more frequently if needed. You are also welcome to contact one of our call specialists on When booking your ticket: it might be a good idea to book a seat near the toilet as it might help take away some of your concerns and make you feel more confident as well.
You can bring as much as you can in your hand luggage within the requirements of the airline, but since you will not be allowed to bring scissors in your hand luggage we recommend that you cut all your baseplates to the right size before you fly. The security scanner might detect your pouch, but you do not have to show your pouch, and security should not ask you to remove clothing to expose it or let them touch it.
You may be asked to rub your hand against the pouch on the outside of your clothes, but that should be the extent of the examination. You can always show them your travel certificate , which explains your condition, the medical supplies you are carrying and why you might need support and privacy.
There is a slight risk that the pressure will cause the pouch to balloon. If this should happen all you need to do is go into the bathroom and take out the air.
And remember that just as often ballooning is caused by something you ate or drank — so when you're flying be extra careful with carbonated drinks. If you are a little self-conscious about noise from the pouch, you will be pleasantly surprised by how noisy an airplane cabin is. Staying in the shade is an effective way to reduce sun exposure. You can use trees or built shade structures, or bring your own umbrella to the park, beach, etc.!
Whatever you use for shade, make sure it casts a dark shadow. Though being in the shade it is still recommended that you use other protection - such as clothing, hats, sunglasses and sunscreen. If you are used to using drainable pouches with a clip, you may want to consider switching to the use of closed end pouches for portions of your trip. Alternatively, if are using closed end pouches and the introduction of new foods and spices tends to cause diarrhea, you may want to bring a few drainable pouches to make the management of looser stool easier.
Water activities can also be enjoyed during your travels. You may want to consider the use of smaller stoma caps for swimming or other activities.
These can be more discrete under swimsuits and shorts, and work best when there is some predictability to stoma function, as the capacity of most stoma caps is quite small ounces. Mini-pouches are also available, which have a slightly larger capacity.
Ostomy belts may also provide additional security to your pouching system while participating in sports or other activities. If contact sports are planned, you may benefit from a stoma guard, which will protect your stoma from potential trauma. Contact your Enterostomal Therapy Nurse to determine if stoma caps, mini-pouches, belts or stoma guards are available for your pouching system.
Travelling in warmer climates may result in increased perspiration and skin irritation under your flange and pouch. Cloth pouch covers may help to absorb perspiration and prevent skin irritation, and sometimes applying an anti-perspirant to the skin where your pouch rests not under the flange may also decrease moisture. Drying your pouch off as soon as possible after water activities will also help to prevent a rash. Yeast is a common result of increased heat and moisture under the flange.
You can discuss this with your ET prior to your trip. If you use irrigation as a means of managing your stoma, you should determine if the water at your destination is potable. If the water is not safe, irrigations should be done with bottled water to avoid any potential problems with diarrhea.
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