This topic is about finding ways to manage diet and lifestyle for someone with an ileostomy and two hernias. The person is looking for advice on protein shakes, diet tolerance, and hernia-friendly tips to improve their quality of life and reduce anxiety. Here are some helpful insights and advice shared by others:

1. Safe Protein Shakes or Powders:
- Consider ready-to-drink options like Premier Protein, Fairlife, Ensure, Ensure Plus High Protein, Ensure Max Protein, Orgain, and Vegansmart Naturade Plant-Based Vegan Protein Powder.
- Some people dilute these shakes or reduce sweetness by mixing them with low-fat milk and ice.
- Always check labels for ingredients that might cause issues, such as pea protein or corn.

2. DIY Smoothie or Shake Ideas:
- Use a base like cold-pressed vegetable juice or oat/soy/Lactaid milk.
- Add ingredients like blueberries, banana, avocado, peanut butter, high-protein Greek yogurt, whey protein, honey, or a plant-based powder.
- Homemade versions allow you to avoid trigger foods and control thickness for easier stoma drainage.

3. Using Protein Powder Without a Blender:
- Stir protein powder into hot porridge, Weetabix, or yogurt to boost protein intake while maintaining a smooth consistency.
- Experiment with different brands to find the best taste, cost, and impact on output.

4. General Diet Tips for Low-Residue/Stoma-Friendly Eating:
- Consider a full-liquid or low-residue diet during the day and a soft low-residue solid meal at night.
- Eat well-cooked vegetables without skins and avoid high-fiber peels.
- Safe foods include meats, poultry, rice, pasta, bagels, Cheerios, applesauce, Lay’s Baked Potato Chips, baked potatoes (without skin), and eggs & bacon (in moderation).
- Be cautious with greasy foods, fried fish, most raw produce, and overly sweet drinks.

5. Managing Leaks:
- Salts three-piece flange extenders are recommended for preventing leaks and can extend wear time by over 10 days.

6. Supplement Tips:
- Consider D3/K2 for vitamin D deficiency.
- A gluten-free/soy-free/lactose-free protein powder mixed with Greek yogurt and Lactaid milk helped one person improve their health markers.

7. Mindset and Practical Reminders:
- Leaks can occur during deep sleep, so keep spare bedding and supplies nearby.
- Understand that foods considered "healthy" for most people may not be suitable for an ostomate. Focus on what your body tolerates and enjoy it without guilt.