This topic is about a person who underwent an experimental surgery to change their ileostomy, which was causing high output problems, into a functioning colostomy. Initially, several major medical centers believed that reversing the ileostomy was impossible because the patient's colon was thought to be non-functional. However, a surgeon was found who was willing to try this innovative procedure, and it was successful. The patient is now feeling great and no longer has issues with high output.

Here are some helpful insights and advice shared by others:

1. Diet can have a significant impact on stoma output. For instance, someone with a sigmoid colostomy that behaves like an ileostomy discovered that eating a diet similar to what is recommended for ileostomy patients—higher in protein, lower in fiber, and consisting of easily absorbed foods—helped slow down the output. On the other hand, consuming a typical colostomy diet resulted in excessive liquid loss, with up to 9 pounds of fluid lost in just 8 hours. This dietary approach was found in a British Nursing Journal.

2. Many people have expressed their congratulations and encouragement for taking on and sharing this pioneering surgical approach.