Norovirus Experience with an Ostomy: Seeking Advice

Hi all,

Last Wednesday, I began my first experience with Norovirus with an ostomy. I have zero colon bits, and it was a whole new level of hell. I had at least ten full bags of water come out of me, plus vomit, and that was day 1 alone. It's day four, and my bags are sticky even though I've started eating; I still seem to be dehydrated.

I thought with no colon I'd be good to work in a couple of days. My fatigue is unbelievable!

Why am I still so tired? Thoughts?

I.B.D. in general, active or not, will knock the snot out of you. Meds for IBD, also, the virus is a total "wiped out" feeling. I hope this is a temporary situation for you.

Sit tight. Others will chime in.

Welcome back, luv. 👋

Hi, I had the flu a month ago, so I can sympathize with the bag filling up many times. I forced myself to drink. I ate jello and soup. It took a couple of weeks to get my strength back. Hope you will get to feeling better really soon.

The stomach bug is the worst. I think I would rather have the flu. I have had my ileostomy for 28 years and normally a stomach bug lasts 24 hours, but not for us. Usually, it takes me 72 hours to get back to somewhat normal. It takes a lot out of you; just make sure to hydrate. Unfortunately, I had to go to the hospital a couple of times to get fluids. Hope you feel better soon.

My Ostomy Journey: Kimberly | Hollister

I had diarrhea from food poisoning once, and was incredibly tired.   I ended up going to ER because I knew something was very wrong.    My potassium level was dangerously low, and I was admitted.    I received several IV bags, and was good as new.