In summer, outdoor activities such as golfing, picnicking and camping are popular. Of course, roasting marshmallows and s'mores are popular summertime treats. But did you know marshmallows are also popular with some ostomates year round? Eating marshmallows has been reported to thicken or reduce effluent as it contains gelatin. The thicker or reduced output reportedly can help when changing appliances or reducing pouch noise during a vigorous activity like golf. 

If marshmallows are not your thing, absorbent ileostomy gel packs can be purchased from GO Medical. The website link is https://gomedicalonline.com/search?collection=all&type=product&q=87210