Some people may be eligible for an ileostomy reversal within about 6 months of their initial surgery. The procedure is shorter and simpler than the original surgery. Learn more.

A surgeon will carry out a loop ileostomy by creating an opening, or a stoma, in the abdomen. This procedure is usually temporary, but it can be a big change in a person’s life, and preparation ...

Colostomy and ileostomy are surgeries that reroute part of the digestive tract to the abdominal wall. They can be temporary or permanent and done for different reasons.

And so until the patient has had an ileostomy for quite some time, making sure that you stay hydrated, drinking plenty of fluids -- that would be very important after the ileostomy.