Topic Explanation:
The forum topic "Did You Overeat Yesterday Too?" revolves around individuals sharing their experiences with overeating during a festive occasion, specifically Christmas, and discussing how their ostomies reacted to the increased food intake. The initial topic text sets a light-hearted tone by acknowledging overeating during the holiday and noting that the person's ostomy ("my little friend") managed well despite the indulgence.

Advice and Helpful Insights:
1. Managing Ostomy During Festive Meals:
- One participant shared their positive experience by having small portions of turkey, mashed potatoes, well-cooked carrots, jellied cranberry sauce, gravy, and a bit of pork/bread stuffing, followed by chocolates and shortbread. This suggests that enjoying a variety of foods in moderation can be manageable for ostomy patients during holidays.

2. Foods to Avoid or Be Cautious With:
- A participant mentioned a challenging experience with a brunch that included spinach frittata, garlic potatoes, and blood orange mimosas, indicating that this combination was problematic for their ostomy. They later adjusted their meal to include turkey, stuffing, and mashed potatoes, which helped manage their ostomy output.
- Another shared that chili caused issues, although it was enjoyable, highlighting that spicy or complex foods might cause discomfort or complications.

3. Impact of Overeating:
- Several participants noted that overeating led to increased gas and more active ostomies, with one mentioning their ostomy was "a little more gaseous than usual" due to holiday cooking and goodies.

4. General Observations and Experiences:
- Participants generally shared that despite some challenges, they were able to enjoy the holiday season with careful food choices and by managing their ostomy effectively. This underscores the importance of pacing oneself and knowing one's dietary limits when celebrating special occasions.