I've had my ileostomy since 2015. I have to empty my bag a crap load of times throughout the night. (See what I did there?). It seems to have gotten worse over time. I've changed my eating schedule to eating small amounts throughout the day, instead of full meals. I don't eat after 5 or 6pm. If I do, it's just some crackers or a cheese stick. Getting up 6-10 times every night is not unusual. I average 3-5 hours of sleep. I function, but, this can't be healthy. Can anyone relate, or offer any advice? This sh*t has got to stop! (See what I did there?).
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