camping holiday with an ace:P

jules^ · Post by **jules^** » 2007-01-27 16:31:26

so ..we manged camping in a tent with hannahs colostomy, we managed when it was reversed and she was in pull ups...now we have the ace!
i booked the holiday ( at her request lol) and sat here tonight and thought omg where and how do i do the washout in the tent!!!
my choices are this....
do it somehow in the tent.....but its erm rather noisy folks would hear!
or do it in the public toilets.....NO WAY or the disabled toilet which isnt very private!
any ideas anyone???

Eric E · Post by **Eric E** » 2007-01-28 17:14:43

Jules,

With the Ace/Malone, it "should" be manageable for at least one day and maybe even two nights if you plan right. Although you should consult your doctor, I have found that taking some Immodium helps slow things down and give me more hours. I was able to take a two day trip to Las Vegas and did not have to empty. If the camping trip is longer, the portable toilet is not a bad idea. I did it once when I was in high school, in our car. Just bring lots of wipes to cleanup! You would also need some sort of high place to put the bag. It is a little tougher when higher up in elevation because gravity is a little weaker! Well, keep us updated on how the camping goes.

Eric (aka engdaddy)

~Katie~ · Post by **~Katie~** » 2007-01-28 19:33:50

I usually dont do my "washouts" every day, i do mine every other day, which my doctor has said is fine, i dont usually have a problem, so depending on how long your camping trip is you might be okay, maybe you could do one the morning you leave and then one when you get back. I have been able to go 2 1/2 days before with no problems, obivously you should consult a doctor about this, but it has worked for me, so i just thought i would share my story, good luck! Let us know how it all works out, sorry if this post is kind of late, ive been gone a few days!

jules^ · Post by **jules^** » 2007-01-29 15:05:47

thanks for your replys guysx
well we be going camping for 6 long nights lol and hannah needs her washout everynight , she cant last anylonger than that ......
think might just get a portaloo thingy for the tent and try it that way , shes till only little (5) so we will have room lol Public toilets on the camp site are a big no no lol omg people would wonder whats going on !!!
hannahs ACE will not stop us going ...hey but it could be interesting !
will let u both know how we manage ...tis not til may

juliexxx
ps my dad said to dig a hoe under a tree and hang the fluid of a braNch *SIGH*
XX