I gained this since my ileostomy! I have a high output! The carbs used to thicken my stool, plus thickener. It is impossible to lose weight! This is very depressing!
gaylehaack
Sep 27, 2022 5:03 pm
patrickrichardson1946
Sep 27, 2022 5:31 pm
Hi Gayle, I'm sure there will be some info on this site. Look on ileostomy blogs and consult your stoma nurse, also your pouch supplier. Take care, Patrick.
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AlexT
Sep 27, 2022 5:51 pm
Were you instructed to eat lots of carbs? Because eating so many carbs could be counterproductive. As in, the more carbs you eat, the more output you'll have. It might be thicker by eating so many carbs, but it might also be making you have more output. And of course, the more carbs, the easier it is to gain unwanted weight. Maybe more medication (and I hate to say anything about taking more meds) to thicken your output and fewer carbs? 🤷♂️
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