Sleeping with Ostomy

Posted by tdt @tdt, Mar 14, 2023

I have had an Ostomy for 26 years.Recently I have had to get up 2-3 times at night to empty my pouch. Any suggestions on when to eat dinner, what to eat or not,intake of fluids etc? Thanks

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poetrygirl | @poetrygirl | Mar 17, 2023

Hello. I find I'd I don't eat after 7pm, I get a better night's sleep. Also, take loperamide half an hour before each meal, and definitely before bedtime! All the best.

tdt | @tdt | Mar 17, 2023

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Thank you for your advice,

katey122 | @katey122 | Jan 17 2:15pm

I have to get up every 4 hours .

kenc | @kenc | Jan 18 10:11am

I try to eat a light supper and definitely do not drink any soda.

ams | @ams | Jan 19 12:41pm

Try some marshmallows too. That is what I learned in my Ostomy meeting before you go to bed..

pongo | @pongo | Jan 21 12:19pm

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Maybe a night bag. I never have to get up and sleep well.

katey122 | @katey122 | Jan 21 6:06pm

In reply to @pongo "Maybe a night bag. I never have to get up and sleep well." + (show)

What is a night bag? I have to empty at least every 4 hours
I set my alarm clock.

pongo | @pongo | Jan 21 7:03pm

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It is a bedside bag they use it in the hospital but this is for urine I'm not sure if that is what you have. I had my bladder removed a year ago.

pongo | @pongo | Jan 21 7:05pm

You can them through Amazon or my your insurance.

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