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May 12, 2023

Managing Wind with an Ileostomy

Topic Explanation:
The forum topic is about managing wind with an ileostomy, where the initial poster asks if anyone with an ileostomy and no large bowel ever feels the urge to break wind in the traditional way.

Advice and Insights:
- Surgeons have confirmed that feeling the urge to break wind is normal for individuals with an ileostomy and no large bowel.
- It's common to experience the sensation of needing to pass gas or have a bowel movement even after the surgery.
- Some individuals experience the sensation of needing to pass gas and may even feel the movement of internal waste, but nothing happens due to the surgery.
- It's important to get checked out further if passing a small amount of gas becomes frequent, painful, or has a bad smell.
- Some individuals have experienced changes in digestion and have had to adjust their diet, including cutting back on certain foods, vegetables, and fruits, and taking probiotics.
- It's noted that digestion changes as individuals get older, and it's essential to adapt to these changes.
- Positive thinking and humor can help in managing the situation, such as making light-hearted comments about wind.
- Some individuals have experienced complications such as hernias and scar tissue, and have had to adjust their diet due to dairy issues, fruits, and vegetables.
- Despite the challenges, having an ileostomy has allowed some individuals to live the life they always wanted, engaging in activities they couldn't have done without it.

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