This topic is about a person who has noticed torpedo-shaped, stone-like objects appearing in their ostomy pouch after having colorectal surgery. They are curious if this is something to worry about and if others have experienced the same thing. Here are some helpful insights and advice:

1. It is not typical to find such objects in a colostomy or ileostomy pouch. It is important to take a sample to your doctor or a laboratory for analysis as soon as possible.

2. These hard bowel "stones" are known as enteroliths. If they are not treated, they can grow larger and potentially cause blockages. A lab analysis will help determine what they are made of and how to treat them.

3. One possibility is that these could be undissolved medication or vitamins. Sometimes, coated capsules or large vitamin tablets pass through the digestive system without dissolving. Try cutting large pills in half, as many people have found that the torpedo shapes disappeared once they started splitting their tablets.

4. Another possibility is that certain foods might be compacting into hard shapes. Keeping a food journal can help identify if these objects are related to specific foods you are eating.

5. If you have a urostomy, these objects might be fragments of kidney stones, which also need medical attention.

6. Save any examples of these objects in your pouch to show your healthcare provider when you go for an evaluation.