Hey everybody, I am two years in with a colonoscopy, have had that removed, and an ileostomy placed, and I'm having terribly loose stools. I eat right, no junk food. I have seen people use a product they drop in the bag to thicken the stool. Does anybody know what that product is? I'm trying to find it to order. Thanks, everybody.
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Jun 12, 2024 6:21 pm
Megs
Jun 12, 2024 6:31 pm
https://trioostomycare.com/products/trio-pearls/
I think this is what you mean.
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Geekyjen,
Thanks for the reply. I will be seeing my doctor on Friday and mention Entyvio. I did not remain paralyzed for more than 2 days, but it was terrible and I was so scared. The doctors just used alot of xanax and other drugs like that to UN paralyze my joints that were being attacked by the remicade. Turns out I have been diagnosed with LUPUS. It is attacking my nervous system. I had ulcerative colitis in 1996 and they had to remove my colon. Had a J pouch for 10 years, until it started failing. I then got a permanent iliosomy, and I suffer from severe chronic diareha, and I dehydrate frequently. I recently had a proctectomy, and that is when the new autoimmune disorder, Lupus, appeared. I have had two hospital stays now because of the blisters and the paralyzing incident. I will be dealing with this forever now. I have just been working on acceptance.
I love this website because of wonderful people like you!
Betty
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eefyjig
Jun 12, 2024 8:20 pm
I will add to Hibiscus's list: thick butternut squash soup. Works like a charm.
aTraveler
Jun 12, 2024 10:23 pm
ConvaTec also has a gelling product:
https://www.convatec.com/ostomy-care/forms/request-sample-diamonds/
You should request samples from both.
In terms of diet, bananas are excellent at solidifying output for me.
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jshowe
Jun 14, 2024 8:39 pm
My ostomy nurse said Metamucil is good. I have three gummies in the morning and a couple at night. No more liquid output.
infinitycastle52777
Jun 14, 2024 9:31 pm
I have found that to be true about butternut squash soup also!
Kimmy050263
Jun 15, 2024 10:03 pm
My output did not matter what I ate! Sometimes thick, sometimes pure liquid. I tried some things, but Ms. Stoma had a mind of her own. I just dealt with whatever she decided to expel. I hope these tips work for you!
Kim
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