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Ostomy: Adapting to life after colostomy, ileostomy or urostomy

Ostomy | Last Active: Mar 24 1:09pm | Replies (419)
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@bethc51

I had an ileostomy last May, due to rectal cancer. Would really like to be able to visit our daughter, which means flying. Has anyone flown with an ileostomy? Any tips? I’m scared of it because my bag tends to spontaneously blow the seal and explode all over. Would appreciate any help.

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Feb 26, 2022

Hi Beth,
This blog post may help answer some of your questions about traveling with an ostomy.
- Traveling with Your Ostomy https://connect.mayoclinic.org/blog/ostomy/newsfeed-post/traveling-with/

It seems to be written just for your situation. I hope others will offer further tips about the issue you’re having with the bag blowing the seal. How long is the flight to visit your daughter?

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