Slow stoma output

Hi Lisa 

Enjoy the respite!

Let's hope it is not the calm before the storm.

Seriously though this may be that your body has settled down and you are getting back to normal but I would maybe stop the Immodoum for a few days.

Providing that you still have output and don't have any pains it should be okay.

Should you experience any abdominal pains for a long time contact a hospital immediately as you may have a blockage. You would experience many other symptoms like nausea and vomiting and the pains will be stomach cramps

Let's hope that instead of bringing you cheer I have not given any undue cause for concern, my suggestion sit down and go with the flow and see what happens you may just go back to impersonating a flowing volcano and Krakatoa will again show you who's the boss in your relationship.

Ian

Hi Ian,

Thank you for your mad and crazy reply.

My output is slow and thick. How very charming. 

Krakatoa is still flowing and fortunately I am otherwise fine.

Mmmmh these stomas are bossy. 

Thank you so much for your kindness,

Lisa xxx 

Hi Lisa

Orange juice and sweet food like cakes and biscuits or a fry up usually get things moving.

Linda x

Hi Linda,

Thank you for fantastic reply.

Now I can eat all the lovely fatty and sweet food I like. I usually do, as I have to put weight on as I was so ill last year after my two stomas were done, I went from 10 stone 7 pounds down to the 6 stone bracket. I am 9 stone now.

Krakatoa  (my poo stoma) has some output (which is pancaking). Such charm in our conversations.

Take care,

Hi Ian and everybody,

Now my stoma is living up to its namesake, Krakatoa, as my bag nearly burst and the contents went everywhere.

It is one thing or another. I have taken a loperimide very quickly. I don't know if I can get a grip with this stoma. But I will have too. My urine stoma is fine. 

Oh well, have a nice day,

Oh No :( ... naughty Miss K..... feet up, blankie and some random TV/movie is in order for you I think... xx

From this

To this

Better add big box of chocolates and a very large bottle of wine if it's telly time

Hi Ian,

Thank you. I don't know what I would without you and everyone else on this site. You are so kind to me and make laugh.

Love ya,

Hi,

I am hopefully and probably worrying about nothing.  My stoma (poo stoma) is very quite. It breaks the very occasional puff of wind but either a small amount of output or none at all.  

I eat a baguette on Friday and I am worried it may have blocked me up. I think I chewed it well. 

I felt a bit sick last night but I wasn't and I am not in any pain.

I'll see how I get on today and if still the same tomorrow, I'll see my GP.

Kind regards and thank you,

Hi Lisa

Now this makes a change for you worrying about slow output.

Obviously keep taking in fluids maybe a bit more than usual.

Don't think the baguette would be the problem in itself except that if it was very doughy it might be slow to pass but what else was on it and what else did you eat the rest of Friday and on Saturday.

Just have light foods for the rest of the day with plenty fluids.

I know you are not in pain but it might be worth while gently massaging around the stoma or placing a warm hot water bottle over your poo pouch.

At the risk of getting a mouthful you could take a leisurely 6 mile stroll along the coast to Penarth - that should shift it.

Things to try

• Don’t eat solid food.
• Consume liquids such as Water, Coke or tea.
• Avoid use of laxatives.
• Cut the opening of your pouch a little larger than normal as the stoma may swell.
• Massage the abdomen and the area around the stoma as this might increase the pressure behind the blockage and help it to “pop out.” Most food blockages occur just below the stoma.
• Lie on back pull knees to chest and roll side to side.
• Take a hot bath for 15 – 20 minutes.

If the above does not work either phone your stoma nurse or contact your supplier they probably have a nurse that you can speak to.

The last thing you want is to have hospital clear the blockage 

Ian