Worried About Big Poo in the Bag

Hi, my name is neil. I do really big poos. I am concerned it will not fit in the bag, or is it smaller and less out the some if any one can help on the topic, it would be great.

Hey Neil, without this sounding too yucky, your poo doesn't form in the same way. It has more of a porridge consistency. Remember, the hole it's going to squeeze through is a lot smaller than your bum hole. You can get maxi size bags if you're a big eater and mini bags for, say, if you're going to go swimming or the likes. I usually empty my bags about 4-5 times a day and change it first thing in the morning and last thing at night. Hope this helps.

Many thanks; that has put my mind at rest. Many thanks for your words of wisdom. I hope we can talk again.

No probs. 1st time I've been on this site. Not used to talking about things like this to people. Usually put on a sellotape smile. My mobility improved after op. Good luck.xc

Wish you had a profile. I have only been a member for a few days. I would love to get to know you better.

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We can talk about anything you want whenever you want. I will be here for you.

Aw, that is so nice. I tried to add a profile about 3 times. I think it's finally worked. Catch you later. xc

It's worked. Wow, you are hot. How are you doing, and are the children okay?

Away ye go. Yep, we're all fine, thanks. I spend most days as a taxi service for my kids. I've got a wee grandson. He's 3. I take him to nursery in the mornings. Not much of an exciting life, but hey, I wouldn't change it for the world. Was in Turkey last month, my favorite holiday place. Plan to go back in September if I save up. Have they told you what type of operation you will need yet? Trust me, as horrible as it seems, anything's better than being stuck in the loo all day or being caught short in a crowded place. You get a bit of control back in your life. Any question, no matter how horrible it may sound, just ask because I'm sure if I've not been through it, one of these lovely people on this site will have been. I wasn't able to ask about anything before my op because it was done quickly, so I've had to learn it all using the internet. Although I love my family, they really don't want to discuss my toilet needs with me, nor I with them.

Hi, he said a permanent colostomy should be in June sometime, as I have to wait 6 weeks between anesthetics, as I had the rest of my adenoids removed and my turbinates trimmed by a quarter and lining cleaned up.

Hi Neil, welcome to the site. You will find good people here with lots of very good advice. Bet you're worried about what's going to happen. I had my permanent colostomy on Nov 10, and it's been a strange journey, but I have had good help from the site and learned a lot. Don't forget you should have a 'specialist' ostomy nurse who will guide you through the whole thing and be on hand when you need her or him. As regards to your worry of big poos, as weeingy said, it doesn't work like that. The best advice is to eat little amounts and often, watch the portion sizes, plenty of fluid is very important, and also chew your food a lot and eat slowly. Keep away from food that causes gas as this can cause some amazing effects. I keep off fizzy drinks too. It's a slow learning curve, but you will find out what's good for you as everyone is different. Good luck, Trudel

Many thanks for the great advice. I feel much better about it as there is great advice and great people to talk to for support all the way, as people have had different experiences in all manners. I am grateful this site is here; I have learned more here than anyone has told me.

What's with your turbines? Got visions of a giant windmill sticking out of your belly button? LOL.

They are in your nose. This link will help you understand; it has nothing to do with my belly. Lol, if I had the government, they would want to have it.

See, every day's a school day. It's good to learn. Cheers for that. xc

You are welcome. I love to find out something new.

My son is 9, and poo is a great talking point in our house because he has never used the toilet or farted. At 2 months, he was constipated; they said he was lazy. We changed formula 7 different times. Specialists wouldn't listen. So at 4 months, I was fed up. I gave him a bottle of prune juice and nothing came out. At 5 years, they started

5 years they started to listen, did a biopsy, and he has no nerves in his large intestine. So, they put in a colostomy, but it didn't work. So, 6 months later, they did an ileostomy. The poo is or was runny, but he had different size poo. To be continued.

Hi, I'm happy that there is something working for him. It's easy from the start as it's normal for them. I hope he gets on with it.

Hi Shek 74, I thought I would text you and say our Griffin is a huge eater. He can eat a whole meal and then goes for four wheat biscuits after tea. Haha, by the time we are ready for bed, his bag is full. It sometimes is lumpy and sometimes really runny depending on what he eats. We have noticed though that white bread with peanut butter and a banana in a sandwich gives him energy quite quickly. Since the ileostomy, he has put on weight, has grown really tall, now the tallest in the whole school of 100. He is slowly becoming independent, less time of bag coming off. We found this tape that is like strapping tape but it's stretchy and goes around the outside of the wafer, and his bag has stayed on for 3 days now. It's wonderful! It depends on what you eat, how much, and how big the motions are. Griff is big for 9, so the motion sometimes has blown off in his sleep. That's interesting, lol. The ileostomy has been 4 years now, awesome!

He is 9. Weight is: 46 kg. Height: 150 cm. He is a big boy and is a front row prop, playing tackle rugby!

Thanks for the info