I can't help but think you might have some excess motility especially if you observe frequent BMs after eating. It's very common with new J pouches. Anti spasmodic drugs can be your friend. Imodium isn't the drug to be taking in dealing with motility issues, although some people who have frequent BMs due to excess motility throw Imodium at the problem. If your symptoms are due to motility issues, anti spasmodic drugs like Bentyl, levsin and donnatal will better target the source of the symptom and stop it.

I usually take Lomotil at bedtime only, but if I’m going somewhere that makes bathroom use very difficult or impossible (e.g. a boat) then I’ll take one or two Lomotil before heading out. I haven’t generally done this before a car trip, since there are usually more choices available behind the wheel, but bodies and circumstances differ.

Lomotil Is probably a better choice than Imodium because I believe it does have antispasmodic as well as anti diarrheal properties. It's important to know what the meds you put in your body actually do and what symptoms they address and what symptoms they do not address.

Thanks for the great advise! I'll see if I can get some lomotil and see how that goes

Honestly, as a 9%er, I go as much as I can before I leave and when I am out and have to go to the loo, I just go to the loo. I would suggest explaining to people your situation if you have to pull over and go to the bathroom, that is what I would do.

I did quite a bit of business travel for years after my takedown, often traveling with coworkers and clients. What worked for me was sticking with food I knew I could tolerate (learning the hard way that road trips are not the time to experiment with new foods), eating lightly, avoiding alcohol and desserts when others are indulging, taking Imodium, and being totally shameless about asking for pit stops. Good luck!

Thank you for the great tips!

@igotanewlife posted:

Thank you for the great tips!

Your welcome, good luck