how can i thicken this up? i have tried all the things like rice,bananas, and immodium. every once in a great while it will be mash potato consistancy but usually watery. i am 4 weeks post step 1.

It will take a while to but should thicken naturally as your ileum learns to take on some of the colon's job or absorbing water. You could try Metamucil wafers as lots of people here have very good results from taking them, but check with your doctor first because it is still early days for you yet.

I'm sure there will be others along soon to offer you some other ideas.

Take care

Shell

Jubbs,
I'm 8 weeks out today, and a sure thing for me is tortilla chips.

My favorite are the Tostito's brand lime flavored- they're AWESOME!

Shell is right, though- you're WAY early in the game.

Are you having leakage problems?

I actually prefer it to be more on the liquid side- it's WAY easier to empty/clean up!

//Todd

Hi

All of the above are right-you are early in this-I was freaking too.

Try apple pectin capsules-they thicken things up and you don't feel them exiting the stoma.
try 2 at a time.

Of course immodium works -can make your skin and eyes dry.

Good luck.

I agree todd so easy to empty thats why I drink milk well I lie I love milk but milk helps me empty with out it being stuck in the bag ..