The American Ostomy Club

09/05/2025

08/14/2025

do you?

Hey everyone
I’m conducting a survey
and your input would really help.
If you’re comfortable sharing
And if so, do you know how or when it happened?
Whether it was lifting, coughing, post surgery complications, or something else entirely. I’m trying to get a better understanding of what contributes to it most.
Your experiences could help others learn and prevent it.
Appreciate everyone who takes a moment to comment!

07/09/2025

we all have our problems and challenges. but with determination, creativity and persistence you will find a way and achieve your goals.

07/03/2025

07/03/2025

07/03/2025

07/03/2025

You will need to know this!

Ostomy Travel Tips…
Summer vacation days are here,and many of you may be thinking about taking a trip. Regardless of where your destination might be, your ostomy should not interfere with your travel plans. Here are a few of our favorite travel tips:

• If you are flying, pack the majority of your supplies (and medications in their original bottles, unexpired) in your carry-on. We go even one step further and pack the majority of our supplies in our “personal item”. That way if they have to check your carryon on at the last minute, you’ll never be without your supplies.
• Pre-cut your waters so you will not need to carry scissors in your carry-on. Even though smaller blade scissors are allowed, you never know if rules will change.
• Pack twice as many supplies as you think you will need. You may be in a location where supplies are limited or not available.
• Keep an extra set of light-weight clothing on hand just in case you experience a leak.
• Try to obtain an aisle seat for easier access to the restroom.
• Empty your bag right before you get in the security line!!
• Remember to stay hydrated! When flying, we bring our individual electrolyte packets with us and fill up an empty water bottle (or buy a bottle of water) after we get through security.

Have a tip? Drop your favorite ostomy travel tips in the comments! Know someone who needs to see these tips? Tag them below!

Happy Travels!

ID: Joe with two TSA agents doing the easy ostomy pat down in airport security line. Joe is shown running his hand over his clothes, over his ostomy bag for testing.

06/21/2025

Great success story. never give up!

06/09/2025

06/09/2025

Ostomy bag samples play a crucial role in helping individuals find the right products for their needs.

06/08/2025

Help Ostomy research by taking part in a 30 minute online survey

06/08/2025