• Make a note of the size, name, order number and manufacturer of your supplier and the supplier's phone number
• Colostomates: you may like to order some drainable bags which can make coping with diarrhea a little easier
• Two piece users - check that the bag and flange are the same size and fit together properly
• Ask the airline about an extra hand luggage allowance for medical supplies
• When you book your flight ask for an aisle seat near the loo
• To counter dehydration (and jet lag) drink a glass or water or fruit juice every hour
• Take your supplies in your hand luggage - that way, if you're in Nice and your luggage is in Abu Dhabi, you're still okay

Packing

• Your ostomy care supplies - take more than you think you'll need
• Pack twice as much as you would normally use
• For easier packing you can take your supplies out of the box - as long as they are not convexity products
• Disposal bags for used appliances
• Wipes, tissues, scissors, sticky tape
• Unscented deodorant
• A diarrhea remedy like Imodium or Kaolin are available without prescription
• Any other medicines you need properly labeled with the unbranded name
• Travel-wash for clothes
• Bottled water for irrigation
• And, if it would make you feel more confident when staying away from home take a plastic sheet to protect the mattress
• A small travel kit is also useful for short trips in the car or to the shops