Everything I eat, even protein drinks, comes out very quickly into my bag, like it's not being digested for the past 2 or 3 days. I take 4 mg loperamide three times a day. Maybe it's no longer working, and I need another medication like Lomotil or codeine or something else. I am currently sipping "Liquid I.V. - Hydration Multiplier" in an effort to ward off dehydration. Thank you so much for your response. Feeling scared, have an appointment with a new gastroenterologist on 1/16, next Tuesday. Don't want to do the ER thing if possible. Addendum: Every time I change my bag, there is some swelling around the abdominal area/stoma. I have to push around this area, and lots of 'mush' food comes pouring out.
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