I have my takedown in 15 days.. currently have a ileostomy. I have read so many bad things about takedown.. I have had a lot of trouble keeping my output thick 
I have tried Metamucil, taking 8 of the 2ng Imodium a day, tried eating bread, banana, Apple sauce, etc. now I just got put on lotomil 2.5 mg it helps a good bit but not 24 hours thru the day. I've read people saying it feels like shards ignore glass when exiting the butt with the acidic liquid output. I just feel like this last of my 3 surgerys will be the worst due to the leaking, but mainly burning. I know I'm not gonna wipe, I'm just gonna pat my bottom so it doesn't get raw or at least helps it from getting too raw. I know baby wipes and all that too but I'm just scared. I have had problems with output this whole time so I just know it's gonna be acidic. Dreading the first couple months. Also wondering if its hard to work during the adjustment period ? Like what if a accident occurs. It just emberassing and it sucks and people can say what they want but I think have GI problems like we have is one of the worst things you can have.
