Dehydration is a major concern for people following the removal of the large bowel, whether it is for an Ileostomy Stoma, JPouch or Short Bowel Syndrome! The colon is responsible for reabsorbing large amounts of liquid that are passed on from the stomach to the small intestine. When the colon is removed output is higher and contains much of the essential liquids your body needs to function. It can be inefficient in maintaining levels of electrolytes and minerals that are needed and...

After 22 years of living with Crohn’s disease, I’ve tried more treatments than I can count. Some helped temporarily, some failed completely,

Today marks 5 years since my stoma surgery — my Stomaversary, and I can hardly believe how much has happened since that day....