My Hubby Ran Out of Imodium and I Had None to Give!

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Just thought I'd share this little smile that my hubby and I had together recently.

So me -- ileo Dec 09 after many years of UC and then proctectomy Nov 11.

Hubby -- no diagnosed bowel problems, but he's a guy with a very sensitive digestive system. Can eat a meal and if something is off (too much fiber, fat, whatever) he's in the loo in a flash. If he's stressed, he can get diarrhea.

It was one of those times for him. He usually just sees if a couple of 'good poops' will do the trick before he takes something. Well, this time, he needed to take something. Who to ask? Me, of course!! The gal who used to have Imodium everywhere. In the car, in various rooms in the house, in all my purses, in all my coats, even in our shed. I am not kidding. There was no way I would ever be without my Imodium.

And guess what ... I could say "I don't have any
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We both smiled because he knows what this means to me.

And then I went to the drugstore to get him some.

Have a great day, all!

Love it, Beatrice!
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And long may it continue too! Sounds like your recovery is going well? Well, I'm delighted for you, and may 2012 be a happy and healthier one for you too! Take care, Colm

Beatrice -

Wow
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This speaks volumes!

So happy to hear that you are at this point in your recovery process.  I celebrate and rejoice with you in your continued journey!

Darla

Good for you!
Isn't it great not to be dependent on all those forms of medication
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Awesome. I have had an ileo since 2006, and take 8 Imodium tabs per day. Wish I could quit!

My Ostomy Journey: Jearlean | Hollister

I have an ileo and all my output is liquid. I was taking DTO as well as a ton of Imodium. I decided to stop taking Imodium; and, guess what, my output continued as before but I started to lose weight. I can't complain about how I feel now and I am taking 8 fewer pills a day. Sometimes you have to go with the flow. Sorry. PB

My output goes from liquid to pudding. You know... I never even thought to take Imodium or such for my ileo output. It was always a drug associated with bum diarrhea
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I empty often... output goes from liquid to pudding depending on what I've eaten. Does the Imodium really slow things down (wondering if it would be a 'sometimes' option for days when I know emptying often isn't as convenient)?