I am considering a trip in February to the DC area for about five days via air of course and that would be with a bag, chest port, and, hopefully Xeloda and likely other drugs. That is if the scheduling works. It seems like it would be quite the challenge at this time but I'm going to look around to see if something like this is doable. I don't want to be completely chained down by chemo.
ocstacy wrote:I am considering a trip in February to the DC area for about five days via air of course and that would be with a bag, chest port, and, hopefully Xeloda and likely other drugs. That is if the scheduling works. It seems like it would be quite the challenge at this time but I'm going to look around to see if something like this is doable. I don't want to be completely chained down by chemo.
Anything is possible right? I think of the long flight to Japan though and then my mom having to do her thing in the bathroom. I am sure she will be fine, but knowing her she will say "No". Well, I guess the cruise would be better if it was in the next 5 months or so or a road trip... hmm.. Anyhow, thank you for your input.
Aqx99 wrote:I'll be done with chemo, but I am flying down to Texas at Christmas to see my family. I plan to pack about 3 times as many ostomy supplies as will be needed, splitting them between my carry-on and my checked bag. I printed off the TSA medical card, just in case I need to show it to them. The UOAA has a really good one to use, it also explains the need for a bathroom to empty the ostomy pouch. I also have a wallet card for my port, in case they need documentation for that. I would suggest that when traveling on chemo, your mom should wear a mask around large groups of people and in confined spaces like an airplane that recirculates air. Otherwise, as long as her doctor says it is fine, I say go for it!
http://www.ostomy.org/Ostomy_Travel_Tips.html
On the other hand i think cbsmith raises some very valid points. If your mom is potentially immune compromised, being on a cruise ship will provide her a sampling of germs from around the world in a confined environment. If Japan involves a really long flight, you should also consider how much stress she can handle.
All the best with the vacation plans.
ocstacy wrote::
You think she can travel after chemo is over with? She will have another surgery after chemo to do the reversal.
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