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How much can you drink in a sitting? Not alocholic beverages, but just beverages in general. I find that with my new ileostomy if I take more than a few big sips of something it starts rushing out my system.

 

Needless to say, I have trouble staying hydrated.


Do any of you have good hydration tips? Does your body get better? Is it easier to hydrate/drink with a Jpouch?

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It gets better with time, as your small bowel adapts to absorb more water and take on the role of the colon. But, it takes time; 6-12 months. Even an end ileostomy will eventually adapt to absorb more water.

 

But yes, the key is to sip throughout the day, not slam back large amounts of fluids. This is especially true in the first six months post op while you are adapting. Another suggestion is to not drink too much fliuds with your meals, so that your food will not "flush" out of your gut too soon. If you are drinking enough to keep your urine dilute, or require emptying of the bladder 3-6 times a day, it is enough.

 

Jan

It really varies. With a loop ileo, you'll find that things go straight through you regardless. My output with the loop was always very frequent and very watery. Prior to having the loop I had an end ileo for about 2 years. The output was much thicker and more infrequent. Nobody told me there'd be such a drastic difference! LOL

 

The point is, you do need to drink, even more so with the loop because you are potentially losing water through the ileo. You could keep a bottle with you and sip throughout the day. What you drink is also important. Avoid sugary  sports drinks as these could cause increased diarrhea. Same goes for caffeinated beverages. Even if you drink natural juice, it's still best to dilute it with water to cut down on the sugars. If you are still at wit's end, you may want to try taking a few imodium just to slow things down.

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