@jan15 posted:I agree it’s probably food stuck in catheter hole. Make sure you chew your food. Also avoid food that can’t be chewed, such as stewed spinach. Because fiber and pulp type food simply won’t digest or can’t be chewed to small enough size, they will clog the catheter. Eventually you’ll be able to pull the catheter out and dislodge the food, but not now. Best to spit food out. The stoma nurse can explain what foods work and don’t.
Keep asking questions from us as it’s the best way to learn. Everybody here helped me. We are family. Where are you and who was surgeon? BTW surgeons usually send resident to check on you. I’ve had surgeries that involved nearly a week hospital stay and never saw the surgeons. Wishing you the best, Jan
Thanks, Jan. Since I’ve had so many ileostomies I’m familiar with chewing. All I’ve eaten is some dry toast and some white fish. I know what foods are safe. I don’t eat fruits and vegetables anyway.
I know usually the resident comes in but with all my hospital stays and surgeries over the years I’ve had my surgeon come more than once. So it can be frustrating when you have a problem.
Id rather not reveal personal details about my surgeon and my location, sorry!
Thank you for easing my mind. It is hard because when I had an ileostomy at the beginning it was easy to find answers and a k pouch not so much! Much smaller community.