Managing Loose Stools Post-ileostomy - Seeking Advice

Question

Hey everybody, I am two years in with a colonoscopy, have had that removed, and an ileostomy placed, and I'm having terribly loose stools. I eat right, no junk food. I have seen people use a product they drop in the bag to thicken the stool. Does anybody know what that product is? I'm trying to find it to order. Thanks, everybody.

Megs · Accepted Answer

https://trioostomycare.com/products/trio-pearls/
I think this is what you mean.

eefyjig · Accepted Answer

I will add to Hibiscus's list: thick butternut squash soup. Works like a charm.

jshowe · Accepted Answer

My ostomy nurse said Metamucil is good. I have three gummies in the morning and a couple at night. No more liquid output.

infinitycastle52777 · Accepted Answer

I have found that to be true about butternut squash soup also!

Hisbiscus · Answer

aTraveler · Answer

ConvaTec also has a gelling product:
https://www.convatec.com/ostomy-care/forms/request-sample-diamonds/
You should request samples from both.
In terms of diet, bananas are excellent at solidifying output for me.

ostomyfriends007 · Answer

That's exactly what I mean! Thank you so much. Life saver.

Kimmy050263 · Answer

My output did not matter what I ate! Sometimes thick, sometimes pure liquid. I tried some things, but Ms. Stoma had a mind of her own. I just dealt with whatever she decided to expel. I hope these tips work for you!
Kim

IGGIE · Answer

G-Day Kimmy, I totally agree with you. You deal with what you get. IGGIE

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