Iliostomy and dehydration

I’m having a little bottle of beer Ann-not “on plan” at all!

You made me think.so I switched the kettle off and am having orange squash with a bit of sugar and salt in it.its sugar free squash and actually doesnt taste that bad with the additives!!

Kath

I’m on red wine. Definitely not on the plan 

Well done Kath.
That’s just what’s needed. I enjoy Vimto high sugar with hot water. I was told to have high sugar after my op and lots of salt. Think it’s not doing my teeth much good though 

Hi Katz51,

I know I'm a bit behind the curve here, but I've just spotted this thread.

My recent experience of dehydration, which is on the back of very watery, frequent output, includes cramps in my feet at night. Not sure how common this is but I did read about it somewhere. Weight loss is another symptom for me.

I was told by a gastroenterology consultant recently that having an ileostomy means that fluids are not absorbed into the system so well as this is the job of the colon, which we don't have, or is bypassed by the ileostomy, so we're more likely to get dehydrated. The consultant advised me to stick to 1l of fluid per day, which is contrary to normal advice, but if I get dehydrated  to drink an extra litre of St Mark's solution, or similar, to maintain electrolyte levels etc.

Have other people had this advice?

Thanks

Osboz

Thanks osboz.Im going to have a chat with the nurse at the colorectal clinic next week when I have my check up phonecall.

Kath