This topic is about finding the right night drainage options for an ileostomy. The person who started the discussion tried using a urostomy drainage container to connect to their ileostomy pouch for overnight drainage, but found the tubing too narrow. They are looking for products that can help drain an ileostomy into a larger container while they sleep.

Here are some helpful tips and insights:

1. Large-capacity bedside urine collectors can be adapted for this purpose. Many hospital-style night-time urostomy or urinary drainage bags have hoses that can connect with the tap outlet on Hollister high-output pouches. Some users have successfully set up this system, and suppliers like Byram Healthcare can assist in finding compatible parts.

2. It's a good idea to check with manufacturers like Convatec and Coloplast. They have recently released or are developing dedicated ileostomy night bags. You can call their customer-care lines to request samples and get advice on fitting.

3. Give your body some time to adjust. In the first few months after surgery, the size of your stoma and the consistency of the output can change significantly. You might find that you no longer need a night-drain system once things stabilize.

4. If you can't find a commercial solution that works for you, ask ostomy nurses and suppliers if there are any pilot products available. They often look for testers for new high-output or continuous-drain appliances.

5. Adjusting your diet can help reduce nocturnal output. Try having a substantial breakfast, a moderate lunch, and a very light, low-residue early dinner, with nothing after 4 p.m. This can help minimize overnight pouch filling and leaks.