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Posted 10/29/2015 2:43 PM (GMT 0)
I go back to work in about a week. Tryin to put together ER supplies in case of a leak. I wanted to be able to have a small cosmetic in my purse at all times but seems like so much stuff. Maybe a minimalistic kit in my purse and keep a bigger supply in my desk?

What do most of you do?
Posted 10/29/2015 3:02 PM (GMT 0)
I keep a kit in my car, & one in my desk- basically, everything you need for a full change. And ziplock bags, for dirty wipes, etc. It doesn't take up much room- wafer, bag, those disposable bags to throw out, an adhesive remover wipe, an Eakin seal... that's it. I use powder at home, but don't absolutely NEED it.
Posted 10/29/2015 4:22 PM (GMT 0)
2I have a ziplock bag, a 2 one piece precut convatec convex, adhesive wipes, safe n simple skin cleaner wipes, eakin slim. That's really it. I am the worst. I carry the bare necessities. I figure i just have to make it home. If i had a leak - I would take off if possible. I can make it a long time with those supplies usually. I should probably put some powder in there but that takes up a bit of space.

you guys are lucky you can wear flat, they are smaller. The one piece is small at least and doesn't require a scissor. Convex wafers are huge.
Posted 10/30/2015 12:12 PM (GMT 0)
Just a suggestion, put a small opaque garbage bag in your emergency bag as well. The one time I had to use my emergency kit, the public bathroom I was in didn't have a liner in the garbage pail. I feel terrible for whoever had to empty that trash can after I disposed my old pouch, but I had no other choice.
Posted 10/30/2015 12:31 PM (GMT 0)
I kept enough for 2 full bag changes - 2 bags, two rings, adhesive remover spray, a few wipes, a few pieces of folded kitchen paper (it's great for blotting/drying), a couple of small disposal bags (the ones I got free from my delivery company, Fittleworth).

That wouldn't fit into a purse, but it would easily fit into a handbag.
Posted 10/31/2015 8:22 AM (GMT 0)
Just my bag and a wafer wrapped in a nappy disposal bag is all I need. Tiny package that fits into a small compartment of my handbag. I can use tissues or toilet paper to wipe up wherever I happen to be. Dispose of it all into the Sanitary bin (if you're female).
Posted 11/2/2015 1:17 AM (GMT 0)
A MALE STRIPPER!!!!
Posted 11/3/2015 3:13 AM (GMT 0)
I carry a smaller bag with me, but often I simply leave it in the car (it's come in handy a few times!).

Many say I carry too much in my kit, but I'm simply using all the space available: www.veganostomy.ca/2015/03/my-ostomy-travel-kit-march-2015.html

Whatever you decide to keep in your emergency kit, I always suggest TESTING it by doing a full appliance change in a random area of your home without a sink or toilet handy, then you'll quickly learn what you need to change/add/remove turn
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