I ate a lot of mooshy foods. Overcooked egg noodles, mashed potatoes, mashed carrots, ground meats only and also stool thickening foods such as pretzels and peanut butter, pancakes, stuff like that....
Sorry to hear of your difficulties. I had a loop ileostomy and although I had no leakage or irritation issues I hope my advice/experience is helpful. For me, I needed to change out my bag in the...
Doggiedo, passing what little stool I have and gas is okay. They won't let me have any food. Only clear liquids. :( I have a lot of nausea w/vomiting but since I'm not eating, it's only mucus/spit...
Glad to hear you're doing well. Had my ileostomy reversed Wednesday and I'm still in the hospital with at least a few more days to go before I can go home. Wednesday and Thursday went well but then...
Also note, eating a lot of black jelly beans or eating something with black frosting will also turn your stool green (lime green). I had a bunch of black jelly beans at Easter time a few years ago (I...
I'll be staying home alone this year so that I don't risk getting sick before my reversal surgery next Wednesday. I'll have turkey flavored pasta instead of turkey (which I wouldn't eat anyway with...
I really don't have a name for mine but on occasion I'll call it Stumpy. Usually when it's being too active with liquid output when I try and change the appliance because I didn't eat enough...
Thanks for the info ks1905. I've emptied the bag 8 times already today. The liquids go right through me. On average I empty my bad 6 or 7 times a day. I'm guessing I'll need to empy the bag at least...
Thanks for the input. Still cramping. Although I haven't had many liquids today. I'm sure that could be part of it. I will be doing a wafer and bag change tomorrow. I just changed to a smaller wafer...
I made Rice Krispies yesterday for my grandparents and made a batch for myself. I ate two of them yesterday and paying for it today. I may not have chewed them too well before swallowing, but melted...
Since my surgery, I've only slept on my back. At first it was due to abdominal pain. Then it became more of fear of rolling over on my right side (stoma side). I have a body pillow on my right side...
Doggiedo, I have another suggestion for you and everyone else. I've made a pouch cover for my ostomy bag using those bed liners for kids that may still wet the bed. I put it on every night before...
I have an ileostomy not a colostomy so I'm not sure if this will help or not, but make sure you're drinking enough liquids during the day. That could help keep it from being too thick, especially...
I'm so sorry you're feeling so bad and having such a hard time with your ostomy. If you can find a local ostomy support group, it's worth going. I started to go to one and it's good to be around...
I found eating a lot of mushy foods helped to thicken up my output. Mashed potatoes, mashed carrots, pasta a little overcooked, bread, pancakes. I've only had my temporary ileostomy for 4 1/2 months...
I use Convatec supplies - the SUR-FIT Natura line. They do have active options to try - ESTEEM and ActiveLife. You might want to call them and order some samples to try. I've had no irritation from...
I too have an ileostomy (temporary). I've only gotten sick twice and both times I ate fish. The first time was three days post op in the hospital (first day on solid foods no restrictions). Had no...
I'm no doctor or nurse but my first thought would be a bladder or urinary tract infection. Maybe there's some scar tissue causing issues. It all depends on where the pain is and what causes it, i.e.,...
Thanks for the info cupcakespinkgal. I'm not too familiar with Crohns or any other IBD conditions. I hope I haven't insulted anyone with any suggestions or comments I've made....
Hi Dolphingirl, I hope this link helps -https://consultqd.clevelandclinic.org/2016/10/tatme-rectal-cancer-gains-momentum/ . Not sure if you would be a candidate for this type of surgery or not. UMASS...
I haven't had any leaks so I don't know how much help I will be. My stoma is also changing a bit and just started getting skin irritation around the stoma. I'm only 6 weeks into my ileostomy. Have...
DolphinGirl, 6 weeks ago I had most of my rectum removed due to rectal cancer. I luckily get to keep my sphincter muscles so my ileostomy is temporary. There is a fairly new procedure you should look...