The biggest and nastiest issue I have is leakage while I am asleep! I've had my ileostomy since 2010 and this is the reason I refuse to sleep beside anyone and possibly leak on them!! I've tried eating earlier/less, not eating, but food goes through me in 2-4 hours while awake and it pours out right at daylight every time! I get 2 days of wear time usually but this can happen at any time and has at any time. Any tips or suggestions would really be appreciated.

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