Nutrition Facts labels can help you compare the nutritional information between different foods. Figure 1. Fiber information on a Nutrition Facts label. A food intolerance is when eating a certain type of food causes uncomfortable symptoms, such as diarrhea, bloating, gas, or bad odor.
Sometimes, food intolerances go away as your colon heals. When you add foods back into your diet, introduce them one at a time. Then try it again. No two people will react the same way to food. Your first follow-up appointment will be about 2 weeks after your surgery. At this appointment, your doctor will tell you if you can start adding high-fiber foods back into your diet. Doing this will help make your bowel movements bulkier more solid. When you start adding high-fiber foods back into your diet, do it slowly.
Only add one food at a time. Aim to drink 8 to 10 8-ounce glasses about 2 liters of liquids every day. This section has guidelines for changing your diet to help manage common problems. Diarrhea can be caused by:. Constipation is having fewer than 3 bowel movements per week, having hard bowel movements, having a hard time passing bowel movements, or all 3. Try to include a range of foods from each of the following food groups to make sure you have a balanced diet:.
You can still drink alcohol if you have a stoma! Just stick to the recommended limits as too much alcohol may make stoma bag changes tricky or cause dehydration. Doctors suggest eating small meals several times per day, eating slowly, and chewing food thoroughly to prevent colon discomfort or irritation.
All of these foods can damage the colon as it recovers after surgery. A person should avoid them until a doctor or registered dietitian advises otherwise.
While menu options might be limited, there are a few quick and simple meal ideas that work well for those recovering from a colostomy. It is important to avoid carbonated and caffeinated beverages, which tend to cause irritation, gas, and bloating, leading to discomfort.
Decaffeinated tea and coffee are both safe to drink. People in recovery should avoid alcohol post-colostomy or introduce it very gradually. They should always talk with their doctor before drinking alcohol after having this procedure.
For many people, alcoholic beverages cause diarrhea , gas, and odor. This is especially the case with beer, which is high in yeast content and hops. The best thing a person recovering from a colostomy can drink is plenty of water. Clinicians recommend 6—8 glasses of fluid per day, but this will vary between people.
Therefore, adequate hydration is a necessary part of healing. People may experience constipation after colostomy surgery as a result of cutting out fiber. However, they may find relief with the following methods:. Learn more potential dietary triggers for constipation here.
After a colostomy, some people have to use a colostomy bag. This may be a permanent or temporary addition to their routine. Sometimes people with colostomy bags notice an odor coming from the bags, which they may find embarrassing. Close 32 Country websites Find your Coloplast website. News Latest news. Contact Customer Care.
Find your Coloplast country website Select your country Select your country. What to eat and drink with an ileostomy or colostomy. Different food will have different effects on the output from your stoma.
If there's a particular kind of food that you're unsure about, just try a small amount. If there aren't any problems, then go for it! Download the pdf here. Close Dietary advice for people with an ostomy. Right after surgery New research shows that the quicker after surgery you eat real food the sooner the intestinal system will function again. During the first weeks Your body is still healing, and eating foods that are softer or easier to digest will allow your body to recover.
You may feel a bit bloated, so try eating little and often at first. Quite bland foods can be good for a start. Chewing carefully is very important. Week after ostomy surgery Often there is a reduction in appetite the first weeks after an ostomy procedure. It can be necessary to supplement the diet with protein and energy drinks. They can be bought at the pharmacy or made from scratch.
How about fruit and vegetables? If an accident occurs One bad experience should not lead to you never eating that one thing again. Download the Coloplast Ostomy Cook book This is not a scientific cookbook. Close What you drink affects the digestive system. Here are a few guidelines: Coffee and tea are fine, but as with anything else be aware of any reactions in your digestive system Carbonated drinks in general can cause gas Beer can cause the output from the ostomy to become more liquid You can drink alcohol.
However alcohol can cause dehydration, so make sure to drink enough water. If you have an ileostomy Especially right after surgery, you may lose some fluid due to the relatively large amount of stool ml. Close Get ready for dining out. Be well-prepared You can always contact the restaurant before you go so that you are prepared ahead of time, and a lot of the bigger restaurants have their menus online so you can always check the menu before you arrive at the restaurant.
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