Topic Explanation
The forum topic is about a person experiencing a sticky residue issue with their ostomy bag. The individual has been dealing with this problem for 11 months and is unsure whether the sticky residue is caused by the adhesive in the pouch or something in their stool. They have tried various pouching systems and eliminated external sources, but the issue persists, affecting their quality of life.

Advice and Insights
- The sticky residue issue is not normal and may not be related to the adhesive in the pouch. It could be due to a problem digesting fat, which results in a slimy, greasy output, but not glue-like stickiness.
- Contacting a gastroenterologist to investigate the issue, noting the timing and potential triggers of the sticky output, is recommended.
- The individual's pancreatic cysts and potential difficulties in digesting fat could be contributing to the problem.
- Seeking advice from a colorectal surgeon or gastroenterologist, and potentially conducting stool tests or blood work, may help identify the cause of the sticky residue.
- Exploring the possibility of the small intestine producing a substance similar to what was found during colonoscopies when the individual had a colon.
- Considering the impact of sleeping position on the output and barrier degradation, especially for ileostomates, and experimenting with different sleeping positions to minimize contact between output and the stoma.
- Testing the barrier ring or pouch barrier in a plastic cup with stool to observe any degradation, which may indicate the cause of the stickiness.
- Seeking medical advice to rule out potential infections or other medical issues related to the stool, and exploring integrated medicine to identify any exposure-related factors.
- Exploring the impact of output consistency, such as diarrhea, on the stickiness issue and considering dietary or medication changes that may affect output consistency.
- Sharing experiences and insights with others in similar situations to gather potential solutions and support.

Note: The discussion also includes personal experiences and supportive interactions among forum members, but these are not directly related to advice or insights on addressing the sticky residue issue with the ostomy bag.