Same old!

Hi xbargee,

We haven't dared try anything with skins on because of a previous blockage, so I have bought some prune juice. We'll see if that helps. But how much to take? I expect that will be trial and error.

I’m still low fibre as my Ileostomy is easier to manage. I don’t eat much fibre like oats ,porridge weetabix as it make me stodgy. I dislike the output being thick as it’s hard to get out. If it does become stodgy I use a little water to clean out the opening and keep things moving with fluid. 
I like prune juice, I’d try a small glass to see how it goes and stop stodgy foods. 
We are all different and what works for one may not for another. 

Hi NannyAnny,

I "only" have a Urostomy Pouch, so can't make any knowledgeable comment, except to say that Juice may help if it is pure Prune Juice, I think that most tinned prunes are sold with Apple Juice or similar in the tins.!

Here I go again, 3 days with no output! Now I'm waiting for shopping delivery with prunes! I'm living where, without a car, it's impossible to shop, so by the time the shopping arrives, it's going to be 5 days! Do I stick it out or take the dreaded senna! I didn't mention, I have mobility issues, I wonder if that makes it worse?

Moira x

Oh Moira what a horrible time you’re having. 
I didn’t realise that you have mobility issues that will definitely cause some issues there. When I’ve had little output for what I’ve put in I do the pelvic floor and move about a lot. 
I’m not sure about senna. I think I’d break the tablet up as I’m sure I was blocked once with a tablet. I know that you can make senna or tea which may be a gentle way to get things moving. 
I hope things improve soon. 

Hi Ann,

Yes, I started using a wheelchair a few years back because of emphysema! I was just told last Friday I have Osteoarthritis so I won't be running any marathons soon! I had a feeling not moving about much would affect stoma, 4 days today and still nothing! The nurses don't seem very bothered but I panic! I remember my mam giving me senna tea when I was little so I have always had trouble with constipation! I think you need senna pods or something but I might see if I can get some! Thanks Ann,

Best Wishes,

Moira x

Hi Moira. 
How are you and is Brooke bubbling away? 

Hi Ann,

I'm thinking of renaming Brooke, Etna, after the explosion yesterday! 5 days with nothing came to a very abrupt end! It's a complete waste of time phoning the stoma nurses because I'll just be told to eat bland food and take a senna every night! Well, I might be getting up there in age but I refuse to live on chicken and mash! I'm going to try and sort it myself, with some of the advice from the lovely people on here!

Best Wishes,

Moira.

Hi Moria 

love the name Etna and very apt. 
Hopefully diet will help get Etna return to bubbling Brooke

I have found diet keeps things moving well. Salads loosen me and crackers thicken. I was always told make a colourful plate. We could ask for recipes from others that have had similar issues. 
Have a good day 

A food delights diary would be a good start. Write all the foods that you really like and try them to see what makes Etna stop erupting and allows Brooke to bubble slowly plus you’ll really enjoy testing it.

Maybe you need soft leaf salads with your meals with spinach and Italian style leafs, cucumber is lovely, I skin it ,cut it in half and with a tsp I scrape out the seeds. ( I did that before as I don’t like soggy salad) radish and peppers all help me to keep Whoops doing her thing. Beetroot though the colour of the output can be a shock. I don’t have porridge or similar as it makes my output thick which doesn’t work well for me it causes a buildup and can push the bag off, if I’m too loose the dry crackers sort it but not many.