Originally Posted by
LeeAnnB
when flying with an ostomy, you are allowed to carry the following items with you and they cannot take them from you or deny your right to have access to them:
1. Scissors, though must be blunt and no more than 1 inch long (the blades)
2. prosthetic / appliances that are needed
3. paste , rings, adhesive remover and adhesive
4. wipes to help with cleaning up.
Regarding point number 1:
According to the
TSA's website, you are allowed in both carry-on and checked baggage:
Scissors - metal with pointed tips and blades shorter than four inches.