Like a Boss! Using a Public Restroom With an Ostomy

Like a Boss! Using a Public Restroom With an Ostomy | Prep and Go Out!

As an ostomate, we do have to navigate the public bathroom experience if we want to get out of the house. Don't allow it to intimidate you - just be prepared and even if a leak happens and you can't wait until you get home to change your appliance, that's ok - if you have your supplies and a change of clothes always on hand (in your vehicle, in your desk at work, backpack at school), you can change it in a public restroom!

**Please note, my country (United States) has many available options for restrooms, but even still, there are still too many "NO's" when it comes to using a toilet someone else owns (like a restaurant or retail store) so a movement to increase the number of available places for us to use. See "We Can't Wait" below. If you have been declared legally disabled, you are protected in this country by the ADA. Please become familiar with that too. https://www.ada.gov/cguide.htm

If you must empty your pouch and there is no bathroom access (it does happen from time to time):

No 1 - breathe.
No 2 - find a rest stop type of area (when safe to do so).
No 3 - using a 1-2 liter container, baby wipes & a bottled water will suffice & toilet dump it out when you find one or at home (I've done that a couple of times in my mini-van when I've had to).

What tips can you share with us?
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Y’all Live Blessed!
Karah
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PRODUCTS I Use:

- [ ] #ConvaTec Natura Moldable Wafer 411802, Natura Pouch 416418. Mini pouch info: the old number was 416408 but it was discontinued by ConvaTec for a new 6” with a filter. Unfortunately, the new product number is not legible on my samples. You can order these as sample using that old number for reference but you’ll need to call them.
- [ ] #SensiCare adhesive remover wipes & spray
- [ ] #Coloplast #Brava deodorant (for inside pouch)
- [ ] Hollister Adapt stoma powder
- [ ] 3M Cavilon skin prep wipes & spray
- [ ] Doggie bags (from Dollar Tree) to dispose of used appliance & cleaning supplies
- [ ] Viva Signature Cloth paper towels
- [ ] #HyTape (pink)
- [ ] Huggies Natural Care baby wipes
- [ ] Coloplast Brava Elastic Strips; “Y” - 120721 & “C” - 120700
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The Big 3 manufacturers I use products from (Choose country)
- [ ] Coloplast: https://www.coloplast.us
- [ ] ConvaTec: https://www.convatec.com
- [ ] #Hollister: https://www.hollister.com

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CREDITS:
VIDEOLEAP by LIGHTRICKS Unlimited app: video editing & audio tracks USED WITH PERMISSION AS PART OF MY VIDEOLEAP MEMBERSHIP (in order of appearance): “All For One”

Canva: miscellaneous graphics, gifs & thumbnails (currently utilizing free version!)

Apple: video capture & photos (iPhone 11)

Lighting: UBeesize Ring Light Set (was a gift but was told available on Amazon :-)
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#UOAA reference guide for eating: https://www.ostomy.org/diet-nutrition/
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“We Can’t Wait” app: https://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/blog/behind-the-scenes-of-the-we-cant-wait-app-our-chief-marketing-officers-story
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SOCIAL MEDIA:
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