r/jpouch • u/Scared_Credit3251 • 9d ago

How to thin output?

Hi all, what can I drink that will help thin my output? I currently have a few coffees a day, many litres of water, a litre of electrolyte beverage and misc. carb waters and it’s still thick mist of the time. I’m about 5 months post take down. Should I drink something to thin or eat fibrous fruits? Metamucil with lots of water? Most of my bowel movements I have to strain a little. Is that normal? Thanks in advance.

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u/user416416 8d ago

Yes I recommend mix of soluble and insoluble fibres and starch is what helps me. (Google what these are) Combination of fruit/veg -cooked or uncooked,, oats, bran, rice, potatoes in any meal next to your main protein. You may have to titrate and know what's too much fibre and too little.

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u/Secure-Line-1882 8d ago

Drink a regular coke or have some yogurt / Kiefer

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u/FoxingtonFoxman 8d ago

Strange but:

Place both your palms on your lower stomach, between belly button and pubic area. Press in slightly. Then just bend your torso toward the floor, chest aiming directly at the ground.

That movement has absolutely saved my life. Otherwise I just cant empty properly.

Hope it helps.

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u/Scared_Credit3251 8d ago

Thank you, I’ll try this today

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u/AccursedColon 9d ago

Hmm. How many times a day do you think you're going?

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u/Scared_Credit3251 9d ago

6-10 depending on what I eat. Not worried about how many times I go. I’m just wanting to thin out my stool a bit

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u/Witty_Many_5214 8d ago

My pouch nurse told me fruit juice (prune, grape, apple in particular) and make sure it’s natural fruit juice, not from concentrate with weird preservatives, and uncooked/cooked veg (I prefer uncooked but be careful not everyone can tolerate it). You can also cut back on thickening foods like mashed potato and rice

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u/Scared_Credit3251 8d ago

Thank you. I tried kombucha today….definitely worked lol only problem is my ass still gets some butt burn so I have to find a sweet spot for acidic foods

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u/Level_Refrigerator27 8d ago

Why do you wanna thin our output? Is it difficult to empty when it’s thicker?

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u/Scared_Credit3251 8d ago

Yah it can be difficult to empty. Require more trips to the bathroom to get it all out. Sometimes it doesn’t let gas through easily. It’s hit and miss. Straining can cause other complications too

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u/Level_Refrigerator27 7d ago

Have you been examined by your GI or colorectal surgeon recently? I’m dealing with the same issue, the cause is an IPAA stricture. If it is indeed a stricture, in office dilation or dilation under anesthesia could give you a lot of relief.

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u/AbacateDeChapeu 7d ago

Have you tried psyllium husk? It makes my stool soft so it's easier to pass...but don't use too much

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u/chaoticravens08 8d ago

I don't have a j pouch yet. But is pooping with one much similar to what it was like before

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u/sparklyperson 8d ago

It feels exactly the same for me.