Topic Explanation:
The forum topic is about seeking suggestions for foods that can help thin ileostomy output, aside from lettuce. The user is looking for alternative options to manage the consistency of their output.

Advice and Insights:
- Milk products can help in thinning ileostomy output.
- Drinking lots of water, hot coffee, and hot tea can be beneficial.
- A resource on the Coloplast website provides dietary advice for ostomates.
- Popcorn can help thin the output, but it can be painful until the blockage is relieved.
- Grape juice can be helpful for blockage, but it's important not to get addicted to it.
- Cornflour (cornstarch) should be used carefully as too much can cause blockage.
- Bananas, rice, and thoroughly cooked quinoa can help manage output consistency.
- Hot tea, milk, apple juice, and ginger ale can also aid in thinning the output.
- Carbonated drinks can have a thinning effect on ileostomy output.
- Some individuals have been advised by their doctors to avoid green or leafy foods due to their impact on output consistency.