r/u_Horror-Ad9804

I'm 9 months preop I've learned alot but never asked this question. For example tonight I had roast beef and mashed potatoes for supper. After I ate I did my dishes then read my messages on my phone. So about 45 minutes or so when I felt my pouch checked it, it was puffed up and half full. It's pretty much the norm after my meals. Is it possible I digest my food that fast and fills my pouch. I really don't understand the "plumbing" part of having an ileostomy. Is it normal and why if or if not? I'd appreciate some education.

I've been using barrier cream for a little while and thought I was applying it properly. I was originally using tegaderm to secure my wafer but I switched to barrier extenders because they are better for my skin but the edges would always lift a little. My whole appliance fell off in the shower once because water got in. I ended up reading about applying the cream. I was putting it on then wiping off any excess. But turns out I was using too much and even though I was wiping off the excess I read to also buff it in a circular motion with a Kleenex. I changed yesterday and I looked today and my barrier extenders aren't lifting at all. Just thought I'd share. I'm 9 months preop and still learning.

So I got up this morning first thing so there was no chance of output coming out messing up everything and changed my 2 piece system. I googled how to properly use the Flonase. Glad I did because it was important to put barrier cream over the flonase so the adhesive can't penetrate the skin through the Flonase. I made sure I was dry after each stage even used a blow dryer for the first time. I wanted to do everything right so I could know if the Flonase works. I was itchy after my change but I'm always itching after I clean and put a new wafer on. So within an hour the itching got better, now hours later feeling pretty comfortable. So far so good. Bedtime will be the true test that's when I itch the most for some reason. I'm pretty hopeful I finally found the solution. Thanks to this community where I hot the advice to try it. I've spoke to nurses and my doctor about this and none of them suggested Flonase.