Eating Peppers with a 7-Month-Old Ileostomy - Tips and Advice

My ileostomy is 7 months old now. Are peppers something I can try eating now? If I can, do I need to chop them up really small?

Hi helelou2206,

You're in the right place to get plenty of support from our large community here. Everyone is really helpful and full of great advice.

As for eating peppers with your ileostomy, many people find they can enjoy them, but it's a good idea to start slowly. You might want to try cooking them first, as this can make them easier to digest. Chopping them into small pieces is also a smart move to help prevent any blockages. Just keep an eye on how your body reacts and adjust as needed.

Remember, this site has thousands of members. You can use the search feature to find others who live nearby or are around your age. It might be comforting to connect with someone who has similar experiences. Take care!

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Hello, hello.

Everyone is different, and there are no hard and fast rules for everyone. Eat what you want to eat, just introduce things a bit at a time. No need to punish yourself; you might just find you have nothing to be concerned about, like a lot of us.

Hi, I eat them all the time. Try small amounts, we are all different. Elwick Doreen

Try eating in small amounts and really chew well. Peppers caused a blockage in me years ago, so I'm leery of them for myself. Others can eat them just fine.

Living with Your Ostomy | Hollister

Are we talking "eating" peppers or "flavoring" peppers? Personally, I don't eat a lot of the former, especially not uncooked. I do consume a fair amount of the latter. It hasn't caused me any issues. Whichever it is, moderation is the key that can tell you what your digestive system can tolerate.

Daniel

Like in peppers in fajitas lol... sliced, cooked peppers.

Cut them fine and consume in moderation. Personally, I eat a bit of potato salad, and that almost always has bell peppers and celery in it. No problems for my ileostomy. But the Ostomate's caveat must be applied: we are all different. The only way to truly know a lot of stuff is through experimentation. But, I can't see well-chewed fajitas being an issue. Haven't been for me.

Daniel

Thank you so much 🙂

Thank you, makes me feel a bit more positive 🙂

If you put the peppers in the oven and let them cook for some time, even to the point of looking as if they're burnt a little, then pop them into a plastic bag. This makes them sweat, and the skin just comes off really easy. Now you can eat as many as you like. If you cut them into slices and put them in a container and fill it with olive oil, they will keep for weeks. Regards, IGGIE