Does anyone happen to know if sugar causes the intestine to flow more quickly?
rdh21278
Nov 15, 2013 2:51 pm
Xerxes
Nov 15, 2013 4:37 pm
There are many factors that affect gut motility. I am not sure what you mean by "sugar." Do you mean pure sugar or food high in sugars vs. complex carbohydrates or any combination? If you mean plain sugar, I imagine it would affect the consistency of the output; not sure about the rate of discharge.
X_
This is a remarkable community of 40,833 members.
You will get real advice from fellow ostomates who truly understand you - things you won't find in the books.
And it's not all about ostomy - there is friendship and relationships too.
Privacy is very important - your profile is not visible to the outside world.
Hugo
This site has been a blessing for me in learning how to cope with and navigate this journey as an ostomate. I have a colostomy as a result of a perforation in my colon since May of this year. I don't know yet if it will be permanent or reversible. The people on here have provided me with so much advice and information about living with an ostomy that I don't think I could get anywhere else. You all have given me hope and a place to come to for support. I still struggle with acceptance, but know that it will come if I am patient. Patience has never been my strong suit! Also, I love all the humor, although it really pissed me off when I first came on here. Thanks to all of you.
rdh21278
Nov 15, 2013 9:05 pm
Simply, I am a sugar addict, so I meant things such as sugar put into coffee, tea, as well as sugary foods such as cookies, etc. I guess what I really want to know is why do I have to empty 10-12 times a day, mostly liquid, due to it being an ileostomy. This knowing that I have only two meters of intestine. So, what foods can slow down my output? Thank you for answering, and any ideas are welcome.
Advertisement
Hollister
Going into labor and giving birth with a stoma should not be causes for worry. However, there are a few things you should know.
Read our 6 tips to prepare for childbirth with an ostomy.
Read our 6 tips to prepare for childbirth with an ostomy.
Penguins7
Nov 15, 2013 10:26 pm
I find that when I drink a beverage that is high in fructose, such as lemonade or Gatorade, my output increases. I too have an ileostomy and watery output, which I have been trying to counter recently. My stoma nurse said the best way to reduce leaks and add to wafer time is to thicken output. I started taking 1/2 of an Imodium tablet every morning, and what a difference in my output. Foods such as bananas, popcorn, marshmallows, peanut butter, and starches will thicken things up. I am not an expert, but I would think that sugar would definitely make output more watery. Good luck. Penguin
tudibird
Nov 16, 2013 1:24 am
Just one correction to Penguins7's suggestion for food to slow output - watch out for popcorn. My doctor and ostomy nurse both said a major NO FOOD for ileostomy patients because it causes obstruction. All other foods he recommended are spot on for what I have been told. I should mention, however, I've only been at this for 6 weeks. Best of luck. I'm still learning too.
How to Get Back to Fitness After Ostomy Surgery with Ryan | Hollister
