This topic is about how having an ileostomy can be seen as a bit of an advantage during times when toilet paper is hard to find. The person who started the conversation humorously points out that they don't rely on toilet paper as much because they use warm water and an old face cloth for cleaning.

Here are some helpful insights and advice:

1. Many people with an ileostomy actually use more toilet paper, about half to three-quarters of a roll each day, due to frequent and liquid output.

2. If toilet paper is scarce, consider these alternatives:
- Rinse the stoma area and pouch with a small bottle of warm water.
- Use reusable cloths or face towels specifically for stoma care.
- Repurpose items like newspaper, brown paper bags, catalogs, or other soft-crumpled paper. Crunching the paper repeatedly can make it softer and more usable.
- Historically, people have humorously mentioned using corn cobs in outhouse settings as a last resort.

3. The shortage of toilet paper is not due to any health-related issues but rather because of panic buying, not because of any medical necessity.