Hi Isabelle1963,
When the ostomy is closed, the continuity of the intestine is restored. The gut will function more or less as in a normal person. So the chances of dehydration is very low unless he develops diarrhea due to various reasons.
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The reversal surgery has taken place and he is home recuperating but not doing very well. Apparently his anus muscle [sorry for the wordage] is functioning really high and he makes approx 10-17 trips to the bathroom at night to avoid a accident. Is there anything that can be done for this? or is this normal?
Thank you
Isabelle