Hi everyone - I'm new to the site and had a question regarding water absorption after a right hemi. I am eight years post-op from a right hemi due to a severe intussusception. I had the terminal ileum, appendix, cecum and right colon removed. It measured out as 39 cm of cecum and right colon and 15 cm of terminal ileum.
Ever since my surgery I seem to have issues with moderate-severe (at times) dehydration. Can anyone help me understand if my surgery may be causing an inability for me to absorb water/fluids at a normal level or should I be thinking away from that. My sodium and calcium have started to become low post surgery as well. My gastro doc isn't my most favorite as he seems to brush off many of my questions as silly. I've researched so much on the internet but I get conflicting reports.
Any replies would be appreciated!
Thanks