I've wondered if you have gotten an ileostomy mixed up with a colostomy?  your comments sound  more  from an ileostomy person.  so you have me confused, thus the direct questions.   its not harsh to ask  specific questions , to   get the  right informantion ,  so you can make proper suggestions.

most confusion i see here relates to using the word Ostomy only.  

i too have issues if I eat too much melon, so treat myself on occasion and am very careful about seeds (though a few always sneak through). I haven’t been brave enough to try oranges though. But I had a little trouble with oranges even before my ileostomy. 

It is an ongoing learning process. I miss corn on the cob most of all!!

Growing up I used to drink orange juice with whipped cream when everyone else was having coffee. Indeed that creamsicle experience, just not as cold.

As a kid growing up, I loved eating those icecream treats, Creamsicles,  I rarely buy icecream now,  but when I'm craving a creamsicle I put about 1/3 or less, of the glass I'll be drinking from with milk & mix the rest with orange juice!!  Its pretty bang on for taste & will thicken or curdle a bit, but the other Grands & I all agree it makes it feel almost like a milkshake. Stir well.  It sometimes needs a little more milk or OJ.  But I've found this very satisfying when that craving hits!! Try it, you may be surprised!  

My now 3 & 1/2 year old Grand-D loves the mix as well. She calls me by a very special name that she chose, "Munga". So when she wants that drink she always asks for a cup of Munga Juice!! Lol! 

Laurie

I also have to watch certain fruits like oranges

John, I find that "sectioning" citrus is the best way to go, because it avoids that indigestible membranes that cover the "meat" of the fruit.

Similar to what's shown in this video: https://youtu.be/AzfE9RO-dio

Granted, you'll still need to chew, but it passes the system much easier in my opinion.