Tag: flying
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My Top 10 Tips for Travelling Abroad with Chronic Illnesses and an Ostomy
Just a reminder that I am not a medical professional and this blog post is based on my personal experiences. If you need medical advice or assistance please see your doctor, Travelling with a chronic illness can feel like a military operation sometimes. There are medications to organise, medical supplies to pack, mobility and accessibility…
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Ostomy 101 – Travelling with an Ileostomy: What I Pack, What I’ve Learned
Travelling with an ileostomy can feel overwhelming at first. I remember my first trip post-surgery — the what-ifs kept me up at night! What if I ran out of supplies? What if I had a leak in a public place? What if security at the airport gave me a hard time? What if I had…
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Ostomy 101 – Flying With An Ostomy 8 Top Tips
You might have seen my recent post, reacting to a viral video by a fellow ostomate about flying with an ostomy. This ostomate was talking about being moved from having extra leg room seats and how disgusted he was, blaming having to empty his bag more frequently and having a leak on this move. See…
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The Spoonie Mummy 