Diet Tips for 5 Weeks Post-Ostomy - Can I Eat Salad, Raw Veggies, and Pizza?

Really struggling with what to eat. 5 weeks post-ostomy. Worried about what I am putting in my mouth. Really want to eat salad and raw veggies. Oh, and pizza.

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Pizza is on the soft foods list. Toppings you're worried about? Go with plain cheese or a meat if you're not a vegetarian and go from there.

Well, eat pizza then. Eat very small amounts of veggies and salad, drink lots of liquids. Enjoy, it's not that complicated and you'll fine-tune it as you go.

Some people on here say they drink one can a day of the regular V8 juice to get veggies in. Maybe it wasn't once a day, maybe it was once in a while. When you feel like it. I know it's a struggle. I'm starting out too. Just a few months here… You can get some good low-fiber recipes. Look online. I started putting in baby carrots in the pressure cooker, I put it on 10 minutes on high, and I really like them better than raw.

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Hi, I would advise listening to your body. I have tried different foods and sadly suffered as a consequence; however, that's not to say the same will happen to you. We are all unique and have different anatomies and tolerances. I am very restricted and have supplements overnight; however, it doesn't stop me from feeling grateful for the foods I can eat and taste. Take your time and good luck 😁

I wanted to add that vegetables are so hard even cooked a lot of the time. I love the carrots, but I see the pieces in my bag after cooked soft even. I know of somebody that's had the bag and she eats meat, lots, and it's better for her. I don't know if I can do it, eat mostly meat long term. I've heard about juicing vegetables and making sure you get all the pulp out. You have to strain it out. But I've heard that is also good for ileostomy. I haven't tried that yet with this ileostomy, but I have done the V8. I do a smoothie once in a while, but it's fruit-based. It's a banana, cantaloupe melon smoothie with ice and plant milk, no sugar. I guess you could add maybe a little spinach. Blend up real good.