Loop illeostomy

ThompsonMember

Hey guys, Im about 5 weeks out from my second surgery of the three and things have definitely improved since I last posted. I am having some issues keeping hydrated tho as my output is very watery. My surgeon keeps telling me to just drink sugary drinks but I'm wondering surely that will have a damaging effect on my teeth? So my question is what fluids do you recommend with a loop illeostomy as I'm barely drinking water now ? Is this good ? The doc says water will go straight through and make the output more liquid. , will this be the same after the third op as before I used to drink a lot of water and not much sugary drinks.
Many thanks
Thompson

4/21/148:00 AM

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mgmt10Member

Mmmmm I think sugary drinks would make it worse. The loop is notorious for high volume liquid output. I just drank water while I had mine. There are other sports drinks that don't have a lot of sugar. I can't recall names right now...maybe try googling some. I know Pedialyte is low in sugar. My belief is water is always the best. I don't agree with your doc.

4/21/148:32 AM

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liz11Member

your doc needs some education.
Sugary stuff totally increases the output of most all people with loop ileos.

What is best for you to drink is a true WHO electrolyte beverage. Like ceratlye. In UK there is dioralyte. You can buy it in sachets or in small juice boxes.

4/21/149:34 AM

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dtmackMember

Completely disagree with your Dr.

Gatorade g-2, pedialight, boost and ensure, tons of water. I would add lemon or orange to my water form flavor. Fresh squeezed juices of all kinds.

Hydrating with the loop is always a challange.

4/21/149:34 AM

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rachelravenMember

I didn't watch with my loop ileostomy, and drank all sorts of stuff, but mostly water worked for me. I had a great appetite, and my diet was enough for nutrients, etc.

Yeah, the transit time for things like soda is FAST with a loop ileostomy. I remember sitting on the toilet, bag open, with an orange pop, and marveling that I'd take a drink, and count to 10, and it would come flying out of me! FAST.

4/21/149:45 AM

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ThompsonMember

Thanks a lot for the reply. You guys are such help and will take the advice on board

Thompson

4/21/1411:13 AM

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JaypeaMember

I agree with everyone else. Sugar just pulls more water into the bowel contributing to very watery output. Drinks without sugar like G2 are great. There are lots of recipes on line for electrolyte replacement drinks that are sugar free. G2 can get a bit expensive.
Now go get yourself a glass of something and drink, drink, drink.

4/21/142:54 PM

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Scott FMember

Oral rehydration solutions always contain some sugar. Sugar turned out to be the key ingredient in keeping cholera victims alive. It's not Coca-Cola, and you might have to experiment with the recipe for your circumstances, but starting with a WHO solution is pretty reasonable, and it's easy to find a recipe.

4/22/1412:11 AM

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