I had surgery for an ostomy about 7 weeks ago. It has been going fine except for a very high output. I've been following my doctor's instructions by following a high-fiber diet and adding Citrucel twice a day (2 heaping tablespoons in a small amount of applesauce). I've now added two Imodium crushed up in applesauce in the morning and evening. It's been several days of using the Imodium. Today, after breakfast, my stomach started to hurt, like an old-fashioned stomach ache. It doesn't feel like a Crohn's blockage, and I don't currently have any narrowing in my colon or small intestine. My output has slowed since breakfast, but there is still some output. Does this sound like a blockage? Thanks for any advice.

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