I found that beer blows up my pouch like a dirigible; all carbonation is bad. Wine gave me dyspepsia and a watery output. Plain liquor or mixed drinks feel good; no issues. Remember moderation.
rlevineia
Oct 12, 2025 4:39 pm
Treetops
Oct 12, 2025 6:38 pm
Just drink, be happy, and then empty it. Enjoy! I've had mine for 49 years. Go with what suits. We are all different. Treetops, good luck.
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warrior
Oct 12, 2025 8:06 pm
Not if you drink. You can't just take the Imodium. You have to drink. I do. And I don't have any issues. It's thick. Bulky. And when I feel that, I empty using a little water in the bag and shake things up. Pour out contents, rinse, repeat twice. I'm good for a few hours.
Clarify: by drink I mean non-alcoholic drinks. Dig? 🤔🤦
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warrior
Oct 12, 2025 8:12 pm
Not if you drink enough fluids. I guess there could be a formula if one has time, but we are all different. I will gladly take a little bulk over several times of emptying, any day.
By the way, you cannot compare output between an ileostomy and colostomy person.
Cousin Eddie
Oct 13, 2025 2:00 am
I know beer wasn't a good idea for me because it went through almost as fast as I could drink it! Liquor got me trashed on about three drinks. Wine was new for me, but that worked. Not as fun as the old days, but I'm still alive, so there's that! Lol
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Cousin Eddie
Oct 13, 2025 2:04 am
Tell me more, please. I feel like I'm emptying Eddie's underpants all day, but I also don't let it get even half full.
Curious to know your insight about calming the lil b*tth*le down, please.
warrior
Oct 13, 2025 4:17 am
Eddie, is it an ileostomy or colostomy? You mentioned having a stoma only.
The former requires a lot of work and reason. The latter is a bit more forgiving.
Do you know if you have short bowel syndrome, where they removed some of the small intestine?
warrior
Oct 13, 2025 4:28 am
Good plan. That was my plan too, but then eventually, I had to increase tablets.
We are all different. Can't set an exact timetable.
Whatever works for you. Be mindful about fatigue, dehydration, and kidney disease.
Jane doe
Nov 08, 2025 1:22 pm
I take Imodium every 3 hrs. throughout the day due to heavy output! Game changer👍
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