i got my ileostomy in nov 2019 so I’m still learning. I am finding that I have to drink at least 3 1/2 litres every day to avoid pancaking which means I’m basically drinking all day long. I was wondering if there are certain times to drink which may cut back on my liquid intake. Has anyone else had this problem or can offer some help. Thanks in advance.
tinmlizzy
May 01, 2020 9:16 pm
Longroad78
May 02, 2020 12:02 am
There is a topic in here that someone started that was very informative, they explain that the large intestine was able to absorb a large amount of your liquid intake but without it your body adjust to having your small intestine to do the job the trick is you have to give up things or cut back on tea, coffee, and soda pop(cola) drinks things that reduce your hydration. With water you need to add some hydration minerals that bond to the water that allows your small intestine to want to pull in the minerals with the water which optimizes your liquid absorption. Staying ahead in the day being hydrated will help as your day goes on. I work outside and have to stay on top of staying hydrated. This trick has helped out a lot. Already survived one hot Texas summer without issue and this year looks like a hot one also. Magic fruit is watermelon for me with a little salt.
Hope this helps
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Hi Crossley. Ya know, I think it’s all about feelings. I don’t mean the pain feelings which could control everything. I mean the feelings inside our heads, our hearts and even our souls. I mean the feelings of who we are now compared to who we were; how we accept our situation or maybe we don’t. My wife asked how I felt and I said, “like crap”. She asked what hurt and I answered, “Nothing hurts, well, everything hurts, I don’t know, It all sucks.” That was a long time ago. You question if your feelings are normal. How normal is it to relocate your butt hole to your belly where it’s usually in the way of your belt and, you know. But that’s where we are and for lots of us we are so much better off than we were before, physically. Emotionally, psychologically, well, that might be a different story. I believe talk therapy is wonderful if we could find a real empathic or sympathetic listener. So guess what! I found MAO and began “talking” with a keyboard with some of the wisest, kindest most sympathetic and compassionate folks on the planet. Regardless of where we’ve been, lots of folks here have been there and worse places and found their way back healthier and happier. We really do help each other.
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Xerxes
May 04, 2020 4:41 pm
Timm,
As a fellow ileostomate, I know how important it is to hydrate. Longroad clearly explained why. There is scientific evidence that supports the fact that different body activities, including absorption by the intestine, demonstrate a rhythm of activity, peaking at certain times within 24 hours (controlled by "clock" genes). That is why a person is asdvised to take specific meds at a certain time of day. As for the absorption of water I am not sure as to whether its absorption shows a certain rhythm. Most likely, its absorption is governed by the absorption of other nutrients by the gut. You are a recent ostomate, most likely, your small intestine has not yet adapted to absorb more water. Over time it will. However, you will still need to keep yourself hydrated especially in the summer months.
Xerxes
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tinmlizzy
May 04, 2020 7:37 pm
Thank you to all who replied to my request for info re liquid after an ileostomy. This has given me ‘food for thought’ so I made some adjustments and what has come out of it so far is only one visit to the bathroom during the night instead of 2,3 or even 4 times. I’m sure this site has helped many people. Thank you.