Hi all,
I recently had surgery to form my ileostomy. I’ve recently travelled abroad to a hot country and had some issues with the stoma going flat. After some consideration I think this might be due to dehydration, as it seems to be fine when I drink a lot.
Just wondering if anyone else has experienced this, or could point to something else it could be? It’s been fine since my surgery but it’s just since coming to this hot country that I’ve been having problems.
Thanks :)
Hi aaa
yes it is probably from dehydration....I have an Ileostomy and have to drink a lot of fluids all the time..Ileostomy output is very much just liquid and runs often..You will need to drink lots of water and gatorade to keep your electrolytes on track especially in a hot country..very best wishes....angela
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You did not need to go somewhere else to be in a 'hot' country this summer. The dehydration and electrolyte issue struck me this year as I felt absolutely exhausted on occasions and it felt like it used to feel when I would 'hit the wall' whilst long distance running. I tried electrolyte drinks for athletes and this almost immediately righted the situation. It is well worth bearing this in mind when output is liquid- as with an ileostomy. However, in my case, I think it was because I irrigate and flush out the system, which paradoxically, might cause dehydration, especially in hot weather.
Just a thought.
Best wishes
Bill
Yes Bill I totally agree.
The humiidity this summer has been dreadful..I havent been out much at all during the day because I cant stand getting dressed with the ostomy...I drink lots of water and G2 and go out after dark..like a Bat..LOL..Angela
