Travel Tips with a Urostomy Tips with a Urostomy

I just got back from flying to Houston and spending a week in Galveston, Texas with my best friend. And this trip turned into something so much bigger than travel tips.

In this episode, I share what it actually looks like to fly and travel with a urostomy. From booking flights and navigating TSA, to understanding how cabin pressure can affect your pouch, and the small adjustments that make a big difference in comfort along the way.

I also talk about practical things like wearing comfortable clothing, bringing an extra layer for your seatbelt, and making sure your pouch is positioned in a way that keeps you comfortable in a very small space with very little privacy. These are the details no one really tells you, but they matter.

But what surprised me most came after the logistics.

When I was there… I barely thought about having a pouch at all. I wasn’t worrying. I wasn’t overthinking. I was just living.

Sitting outside eating fresh seafood while watching dolphins play in the bay. Shopping without stressing about bathrooms. Walking along the beach and feeling the warm Gulf water. Moments that, not long ago, would not have been possible for me.

And now they were.

This episode is a reminder that life after surgery is not just about learning how to manage things. It is also about realizing how much life is still available to you.

If you are navigating travel, recovery, or just trying to find your rhythm again, I hope this encourages you to start stepping back into your life… one moment at a time.