Topic Explanation:
The initial post discusses the experience of a person with an ileostomy who had been experiencing high liquid output from the stoma, leading to frequent hospital visits for dehydration. After discovering that they were supposed to take Metamucil twice a day, they started using it and noticed a significant improvement in their output, with reduced frequency and improved sleep.

Advice and Insights:
- Metamucil helped reduce high liquid output and improved sleep for the person with an ileostomy.
- Another person found relief from high liquid output by taking Lomotil, cholestyramine, and injections of octreotide to slow down the output.
- A different individual mentioned using Eackon gel to manage liquid output and expressed interest in trying Metamucil after hearing about its benefits.
- Some individuals shared their experiences with managing high liquid output, including drinking Gatorade and water, using Imodium AD, and timing meals to control output.
- One person found success with taking 8 Imodium a day to thicken output and emphasized the importance of timing meals to manage output.
- A person reported feeling great after using Metamucil for over a month, experiencing reduced liquid output and improved sleep.

Conclusion:
The use of Metamucil and other medications, along with managing fluid intake and meal timing, has helped individuals with ileostomies to reduce high liquid output and improve their quality of life.