Has anybody traveled to another country with an ostomy? If so, what are some helpful tips.?

I'm an Aussie and have been to Thailand, Singapore, Hong Kong, USA, UK and most of Australia.

The best advice I can give is enjoy yourself - your ostomy will come along for the ride :)

I usually take twice the number of bags I usually use within the same time period (for some reason while on holidays I tend to go through them faster).

There's a travel certificate you can download at http://www.ostomates.org/certificate.html which explains in six different languages what an ostomy is and that, should the need ever arise and officials ask you to remove your bag, that a doctor should be present. No one I know has ever had to use this certificate but it's good to have, just in case.

Always pack a couple of changes in your hand luggage in case you end up in one country and your main luggage in another.

I eat and drink on the plane as usual without a problem.

I have used 'squat toilets' in Thailand without a problem - they're a pain for everyone, not just ostomates lol

Good luck and enjoy.

i choose a sturdy flight on the perfect value. I evaluate departure days and circumstances of numerous airways and their value. additionally, whilst vacationing coach i like to locate a flight that has seats with leg room, so i look for accessible seats earlier reserving. i choose an airline which will contain the nutrition interior the value of the value ticket! With secure practices regulations being what they are you are able to no longer carry your very own, and you're frequently waiting in a line someplace or racing between flights so can't provide as much as consume on the airport. purely cost me the greater in my value ticket and enable the attendants serve it somewhat than cause them to cope with the money. Or, make the nutrition purchase an determination whilst figuring out to purchase the value ticket. i do no longer care approximately trip spot events on the return and forth web pages. i might somewhat purchase a instruction manual e book and locate my own events. i like to get out and notice the community people--otherwise why return and forth? As for autos and lodges, I want to e book them seperately from the flight.

No I haven't. My son had an ileostomy but we never traveled out of the country. Just take all of your needed supplies with you and extras