Traveling question

[hbonsky]

traveling question

I have a silly question that I have searched all over the internet and have seen mixed answers. My 4 year old had a colostomy. He wears the bag and we are planning to travel next month. I have heard from some that the bag can burst on a plane. Is this true? I have read that it isnt, but want to be prepared if it is something that can happen to him while we are on the plane.

 

[moogie]

I made a quick search on Google and found nothing relating to such a thing.

I do not see why it would burst. I guess what can make it burst on the ground applies in the air but I doubt the flight itself would be a risk.

 

[Terriernut]

No, the bag wont burst! I am assuming it is a bag with filters anyway? This is an 'old wives tale'. There should be no problem with the bag, but I cant comment on what the airline food will do!

If you can burb the bag if he gets a little gassy, you should be fine.

Have a great trip!!

 

[Nyx]

That is soooo not true!!! I've flown over a dozen times with my bag and I've never had a problem whatsoever. I'd recommend emptying before getting on the plane though as changing or emptying in that tiny bathroom is a bit of an issue.

 

[KWalker]

This reminds me of "1000 ways to die" where the girl died on a plane because her cheap breast implants exploded inside of her because of the altitude levels in the plane. I'm glad it wont affect bags though

 

[Susan2]

I've been travelling by plane, sometimes on long Australia to Europe/Africa/USA flights, with an ileostomy for ten years and never had a problem like that. I usually have to empty my bag a number of times during the flight, but make sure that I don't wait until just after everyone has finished their meals - then there's a rush for the toilets. :ybiggrin:

 

[hbonsky]

Thanks. I didnt think it was true, but had to check anyway. Flying scares me and I would freak if I had to deal with his bag messing up too