1. < Ostomy

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

Interested in more discussions like this? Go to the Ostomy Support Group.

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.

REPLY
1 reply
tdt | @tdt | Mar 17, 2023
In reply to @poetrygirl "Hello. I find I'd I don't eat after 7pm, I get a better night's sleep. Also,..." + (show)
@poetrygirl

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.

Jump to this post

Thank you for your advice,

REPLY
katey122 | @katey122 | Jan 17 2:15pm

I have to get up every 4 hours .

REPLY
kenc | @kenc | Jan 18 10:11am

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

REPLY
ams | @ams | Jan 19 12:41pm

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

REPLY
1 reply
pongo | @pongo | Jan 21 12:19pm
In reply to @ams "Try some marshmallows too. That is what I learned in my Ostomy meeting before you go..." + (show)
@ams

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

Jump to this post

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

REPLY
1 reply
katey122 | @katey122 | Jan 21 6:06pm
In reply to @pongo "Maybe a night bag. I never have to get up and sleep well." + (show)
@pongo

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

Jump to this post

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

REPLY
1 reply
pongo | @pongo | Jan 21 7:03pm
In reply to @katey122 "What is a night bag? I have to empty at least every 4 hours I set..." + (show)
@katey122

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

Jump to this post

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.

REPLY
pongo | @pongo | Jan 21 7:05pm

You can them through Amazon or my your insurance.

REPLY
Please sign in or register to post a reply.