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Posted 2/15/2018 3:15 PM (GMT 0)
i am wanting to go abroad but currently have an colonoscopy bag in place. Ever since having it done i am unsure how to go about it and i would like to go on an aeroplane but don't know how to react to it as the little bit sun we had in UK has been melting the glue off the bag and meaning i have t put a new one on... What about the air com-present as i have been told that the bag swells up with the pressure of the plane. can anyone give me advice on that. Hearing other peoples expriances would be a huge help to me thank you.

This is for my dad as he has the bag.
Posted 2/17/2018 4:21 AM (GMT 0)
I heard the swelling of the bag from pressure is not true so I wouldn’t worry about that. I haven’t been in an airplane with my ileo yet but will be on one in a few months for 8 hours to a warm place so am also curious about the melting part, I didn’t know that the glue could even melt off.
Posted 2/23/2018 11:32 AM (GMT 0)
I've flown several times with my illeostomy and never had any issues.
Posted 2/23/2018 5:17 PM (GMT 0)
Never had any issues with my ileostomy when flying. I've been on several 10+ hour flights.

One of these trips was to Southeast Asia, where it was very warm and humid. Didn't have any problems with the bag coming off, not even when swimming in the pool. But then again, the bag coming off by itself has never been an issue for me.

The one thing I would recommend when flying is to pack all your bags and things you might need (wafers, etc) in your carry on luggage, so that if your suitcase would happen to get lost, you still have everything you need. Just as a precautionary measure.

Post Edited (07kr5) : 2/23/2018 10:23:05 AM (GMT-7)

Posted 2/28/2018 11:32 PM (GMT 0)
The airplane's are pressurized so there is no problem flying with an ostomy appliance. I wouldn't worry about the heat affecting your appliance either. These ostomy companies know how to make durable products.
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