Food, diet and eating habits with an Ostomy

What Foods Will I Be Able To Eat After The Ileo

posted by NEWLIFE 56

What foods do you eat? Also I don't have a large intestine so that compounds the problem. What foods to stay away from that cause gas and how does the gas come out, does the pouch expand out, I know NOTHING about this. Consult is Fri-13th, yeah...

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Foods I Miss

posted by Anonymous

Ileostomate with SBS here. I know some of you all chimed in missing sex but TODAY I miss so many damn foods I just want to honor them here and say hello to them. These are food items I have given up because they either caused blockages, dehy...

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Ileostomy And Food

posted by stace20

Hello does anyone know what food to stay away from or what is good. I only had this done so I am all new to this.

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Foods That Go Down Good

posted by beatrice

Piggybacking on Imperfects "Foods I miss" -- let's list the foods that really go down well. Might give others an idea of what to try. Most pureed things don't cause a problem, so maybe let's limit this to food that we eat non-pureed....

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Diet Without A Colon

posted by shl3610

Hello, haven't been on here for awhile, so I will fill you in on what has been going on with me. Since my diagnosis of cohrones and UC in 07, I have had several surgeries, colonoscopies, sigmoidoscomies, and medication adjustments and...

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Spicy Ass Food

posted by danieldore

Hey....i am finding it very hard not to eat spicy foods..... Does anybody eat them and is it safe?

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Food Or Drinks That Cause Blockages

posted by Anonymous

hi guys, excuse the small letters in this post but i am dealing with a blockage and have my left hand applying even pressure on my wafer so it doesnt pop off. i cannot for the life of me know what i did wong tonight at dinner to cause this episo...

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Beans, Not Brain Food

posted by gutenberg

One day last fall our daughter decided she would make us up a crock of homemade beans, damn but they were good, so good I had two (or three) helpings. You all know whats coming. Three O"clock in the morning, up to go to the bathroom but the...

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Eating Issues With My Stoma. Really Need Answers...

posted by Slow momma

I'm just over 4 months out from surgery and have the new stoma just 7 weeks or so. I have a problem with food intake and need to know if anyone else suffers from this or help me find a way to fix it...I never use to be a big eater even though I'...

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Diet Plan After Surgery

posted by carolgeb60

I am having the colon, rectum and anus removed. After the surgery what is the best way to start on your food. Maybe did you start out slowly and then add foods to it. Did some foods bother you so you waited and t...

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Eating Strawberries

posted by grandy

Eating strewberriesEating. Has anyone had experience with strawberries? I know they are full of small seeds but they are at their peak and they look so lucious it is had to pass them. Any reply would be appreciat...

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I Can Finally Eat Soft Food

posted by Maryland Gal

I had an appt with my surgeon and I can finally eat soft food. Still on TPN until I can get to normal diet. It is good to have something that taste good. I have been getting stronger each day. Some days worse tha...

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Eating Japanese Food!

posted by djm_2010

Hello! Have any of you ostomates eaten sushi, sashimi, oyster or any shells! I'm craving for Japanese food and havent eaten them f almost a year! Please advise! Thank you all!

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Linking Problems To Specific Foods

posted by 2tired

I know dealing with an ileostomy is largely trial and error, but after my 3rd blockage in 11 months, I finally realized that until I stop having output for 12-18 hours (with or without pain), I don't know a blockage is coming on--and I haven't a...

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Swimming And Diet

posted by bikergrammy

Hello there, everyone. Once again I'm compelled to ask a question about how some of you handle a particular situation, i.e swimming. My mother had irreversible illeostomy surgery almost 2 years ago. Before she had the surgery, she e...

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Stoma Vs Diet

posted by letsrock

Just trying to understand how all this works, so if you eat a meal, how long does it take to reach the stoma? So if you eat a breakfast, is that what you see or are you seeing a previous meal waiting to leave? Been trying to figure out a diet th...

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Colostomy / Ostomy Diet

posted by mis010fit

Is there such a thing as an ostomy diet? I am barely getting any output from my colostomy in at least a month, and I have absolutely no appetite. Last year I was in hospital with what they thought was a partial small bowel obstruction. My "...

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Weight Loss Diet With An Ileostomy

posted by bwilu

I am trying to find some sort of diet regimen that will result in weight loss that will work in harmony with my food limitations with my ileostomy. Most standard weight loss diets require a lot of fresh fruits and vegetables. I have discovered (...

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Anyone With An Ileostomy Done Slimming World/low Carb Diet?

posted by Tigerlily

Hello everyone. I have recently been told that my bowel resection/reversal is likely to be in September this year which is earlier than I thought. Great news but less time to lose weight before surgery. surgeon says it will make things easier ...

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Diet Question - Fruits And Veggies

posted by Lolamax

I have had a permanent ileostomy for 30 years now. I have always had trouble with salad and fruits! I love them, but lettuce and any fruits like oranges, or pineapple etc. lead to out put problems! What can I do?

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Safe Low-fat Foods?

posted by Crohnsguy84

I gained a significant amount of weight since getting my ostomy placed. What are some safe foods that aren't going to cause weight gain but also won't cause a blockage? I have crohn's so fiber is a bit of an enemy and I need to be extra careful...

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The Bag, Clothes And A Bit Of Food

posted by toodie

I am new to the land of ostomy and I feel the Ostomy nurses don't share as much as I can read on here. So I have a few questions... Do I need to support the bag? i.e. Do I need to wear a belt or is it okay to let the bag hang freely? My stoma i...

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Diet

posted by married

Hi everyone, Just became a member. It has been four years since my ileostomy. I just have to learn to deal with it. Vanity is a terrible vice! I know sometimes I am paranoid about the bag. I am reading the tips and stories about diet. &nbs...

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Whats A Good Diet For A Ileostomy?

posted by LovingLife2

Hi Iam new here, had my ileostomy a yr ago, I'd like to know what we can really eat, does anyone have a good diet to follow. I love salads but afraid to try them, was wondering if anyone has, and how it worked out. thanks

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Colostomy And Diet

posted by sadiegirl

Hi all...first I want to mention what a great site this is!! I'm just new and poking around, but everybody is so supportive and lovely...I wish I found you all earlier I have a brand new colostomy and some questions with respect to...

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Any Ideas For Recipes/diet To Gain Weight For Someone With A

posted by rossitis22

Hello ty for clicking on my topic i am looking for a diet/recipe or any handy tips that people who have used or discovered when being underweight and have a ileostomy/stoma iam 6ft something since the last time i remember and 9st (126lb...

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Diet

posted by sirenia

Does anyone have a good website for printed Ileostomy diet? I have a non-compliant mother who won't eat correct foods and continues to get blockage/ileus. Would love to hand her something official.

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Spicy Foods...

posted by The Bag

Hey all you O-mate vets...wondering if folks like us can handle spicy foods, not to the point of sweating through your shorts and all that comes from that type of food but a decent tingle in the gullet. Does it bother the stomy? I've had mild st...

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The Diet Problem

posted by Rhian

Hi all, I have an Ileostomy through Crohn's; which was originally a Colostomy, until it went wrong again - I've been an ostomate for five years anyway, and I still cannot digest vegetables except mashed potato (I can't even digest hash browns),...

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Blended Food, Veggies And Fiber

posted by 2tired

I've been considering getting a Nutri-Bullet or similar blender so that I can have a safe way to eat vegetables. I had my ileostomy surgery in November 2015, and I've been hospitalized 3 times since then with blockages. Two doctors told me the b...

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Alli Diet Pills

posted by sooziq

Has anyone with an ileostomy tried the diet pill Alli? Or does it work in large colon which I do not have so would be useless or harmful? Just wondered if anyone has ever tried it? I quit smoking 11/2 years and 17# ago and would like to loose th...

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Eating Radishes Like Candy

posted by dee05

Hi everyone' My question may seem strange to some of you all but here goes..... I had my take down surgery May 6 2010 and ever since I have this crazy craving for radishes!!! Im talking a lb a day.....haha Anyone else have crazy cravi...

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What Should Be The Diet?

posted by Krimat

(i'm posting on behalf of krimat) My father in law had a urostomy on 30th of jan and was discharged on 15th of feb. the delay in discharge was due to sluggish bowel movement. he is on a semi solid diet. What can be included in his diet(vegetaria...

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Figuring Out My Diet...

posted by newbyinDakota

Hi. I have had my ostomy for 2 weeks now. Double Barrell diverting due to rectal tear from hyst. surgery. I have also now developed a bladder/vag. fistula causing constant urine leak despite a foley cath. My issue is that its hard to keep up the...

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Spending Spree....food For Thought...

posted by Anonymous

Imagine that you had won the following prize in a contest: Each morning your bank would deposit $ 86,400.00 in your private account for your use. However, this prize had rules just as any game has certain rules. The first set of rules...

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High Protein/ Low Fiber Diet

posted by Malakies

hi all, Those of you who eat a low fiber high protein diet, could you give me a sample of what you eat on a typical day? I have been irrigating, and have been told to try limiting my fiber to get more time between irrigating. Thanks in a...

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Diet

posted by bikerboy

since I got my ileo 4 years ago I always had a problem with high liquid output from my stoma which resulted in dropping 10-15 pounds at a time and having to go back to the hospital and spending a day or two getting an IV to put the water back in...

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Good Foods To Eat

posted by vashti

What are some good foods to eat that will fill you up, but not make you gassy? That is so embarassing, especially in quiet places?

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Do You Need To Follow A Certain Diet After A Colostomy?

posted by Ushant

Hi Everyone, I am one of the silent followers on the site and it is so great to read everyone's blogs even if we don't ever answer. One thing that has been concerning me for a while is that lots of folks talk about eating or not eatin...

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Pancaking And Juggling Food

posted by foxwoods

I have an ileo and it seems like it is constantly a juggling on what to eat, potato, pasta etc makes my output To thick, which brings on pancaking which brings a nice blow out, so to combat that, I am drinking prune juice, grapejuice,, &nbs...

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Foods

posted by dazed

Good Grief still trying to figure out the foods to eat. Eat something bad and have flare ups not cool. Still getting used to it. Can't eat pizza bo

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Diet, Environment And Gas

posted by Derek Smalls

Hey all! It's been a while since I've been active here. I had my ileostomy for over 10 years now and have gone through quite an ordeal at the beginning. Earlier this year I decided to lose weight and changed my diet. I eliminated yogurt, chips,...

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Crohns And Food Additives

posted by littlewheel

Interesting research... http://in.mobile.reuters.com/article/idINL1N0VY260 20150225?irpc=932

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Diet

posted by Mike

What is a good diet for a colostomate?"?

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Food, Weight Loss And Gass

posted by redrockhiker

I have had an ileostomy for 15 months and still have tons of questions. I also have pancreatic cancer, am diabetic, and have a fistula which means I also have a bag on my back! In spite of this I have a very happy fulfilled life teaching two day...

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Diet

posted by soulscope

I've learnt a lot about what not to eat, but not enough, I'm aiming at the best diet I can identify, opposite to fibre I suppose, eventhough I know there will be some fibre anyway I'm just trying to summarize my objective. I read what one guy sa...

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I'm Looking For A Low Residue Diet

posted by Gus

Ok you knowledgeable people I need some help. pretty soon I will be able to start work as a security guard. Now this will mean not being able to run off to the dunny any time I need to. So what i need to find is a diet that creates as little res...

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Raw Food/ Diet / Herbs Etc For Healing Colon For Reversal??

posted by bluebelgirl

Hi guys, well I have six months til I may or may not be eligable for an end colostomy reversal. I am so desperate to heal my colon from the inflamation/ surgery etc and the chronic consitpation that caused the perf, and im desperate to try anyti...

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Foods

posted by lynsie

been home 3mos, from hosp. tried popcorn and no problems...so far, i did eat caramel popcorn in hosp. now i remember gained 15lbs - really dont want to gain all weight i lost - 45 lbs gained a sweet tooth as well still waiting for AISH, financia...

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Ostomy And Paleo Diet

posted by 3boyzmom

Just wondering if any of you have tried the Paleo diet and how your stomach has reacted? I do cross-fit and have just started Paleo. So far my Colostomy has had nothing but soft unformed output. Very messy. Changing the who...

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Diet And Loose Output

posted by prendi

Hi,just wondering if anyone else has very loose output all the time?i had my ileostomy 5 years ago and have always been loose.i dont seem to put any weight on and have to get up around 4 times a night to empty.i never seem to have any...

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Tried New Foods Today

posted by LovingLife2

Hi, I had an Illeostomy done a yr ago and have been very careful in eating and trying new foods, after reading a lot of threads I decided today to really try some new foods, I didn't eat much, but I tried everything that I cooked for the fami...

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Diet After Illeostomy Take Down

posted by white rose

I would like to hear from other patients who have had there illeostomy reversed. What kind of foods were you allowed to eat after your surgery, recovery time etc. My doctor said to eat what ever I wanted, but I am not sure this is wise. I also t...

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Food Allergy

posted by rosebud621

Does anyone with Chrohns also have food allergy like to wheat, diary, or corn ?

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Foods To Eat

posted by grandy

I read and lost a lisst of foods not to eat from a fellow osteo today then lost before I had a chance to print it. It was quite a comprehensive list and I would like to have it. I know it was a lady. Please help. ...

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Dieting Challenges

posted by Msmith0718

I have been experiencing challenges in trying to lose weight. Everything that's good for a diet revolves around fiber. It's challenging and frustrating. For some reason eating canned vegetables or fruit is not exciting to me. The bet...

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Forbidden Foods

posted by Ginny

I'm just three weeks out of surgery and only had two days to to get used to the idea of having an ileostomy before the operation so I'm very new to all that it means. Already I have a blockage due to something I ate. My question is mainly about ...

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Hopefull Meal Pops For Difficulty Eating Solid Foods

posted by smith311

Hello fellow ostomates, This is my first time starting a new topic so please bear with me if I did anything incorrectly. I came across this new product (or new to me anyway) that is geared toward people who for one reason or other cannot eat s...

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Diet Problems Post Surgery

posted by Feff

Hi all, I had a subtotal colectomy in Feb 2011 due to UC and have recently had reversal surgery to have the j-pouch formed. Im now 7 weeks post op, had a problem with a couple of infections (a water infection caused by the catheter and one at th...

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Change Of Dietary Habits

posted by Anonymous

Hello Everyone! I have had a colostomy due to acute diverticulitis for 5 years now. For quite a while I have found that Ive had to change my diet to what it used to be before I had my colostomy. My bowel can only...

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Foods Before Sport?

posted by Anonymous

Hello all, Im starting to recover from the op and looking forward to being able to play football again, hopefully. My question is, does anybody know any good foods for energy before a game/training but also foods that won't make me balloo...

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Ileostomy And The 5:2 Diet

posted by Anonymous

Evening all I'd like to try the 5:2 diet to get a bit lighter - anyone tried it and if so did it have more of an impact due the ileostomy?

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Diet??

posted by bikerboy

Bikerboy and cockroach diet here, lol I eat the same foods now that I ate before.But whats really neat is meat comes out pure liquid.no blockage.nice. But no nuts ,no coconut,no pop-corn,nothing with a shell,no skin (damn),and carrots you better...

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Mucocutaneous Separation Of Stoma & Diet After Ileostom

posted by ponylover

Hi all - just undergone an ileostomy 2.5 weeks ago, after only one severe bout of ulcerative colitis (diagnosed with proctitis initially 18 months ago) severe bout did not respond to any medications. I am recovering at home but now...

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Diet

posted by Mike

Can A lot of fast food Have anything to do with a large output in your bag,?

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Food

posted by Pinky

There are always so many questions here about what foods to eat, what to do about gas, etc that I copied a short list put out by my local ostomy support group: Foods that thicken stool <xml><o></o>  Bananas, rice, bread, p...

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From Johns Hopkins Re: Fiber In Foods

posted by Pinky

A reader of our Digestive Disorders White Paper asks, "What are the pros and cons of relying on supplements to provide fiber in my diet?" Here's what we suggest. Fiber is a component of fruits, vegetables, grains and legumes (a catego...

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Food Stamps

posted by christiesdad

This is for us poor Obama subjects; American citizens to wit: ME! I just received notification that my food stamps, (EBT), will be reduced by 10 per cent for the month of November. That in itself is not such a bi...

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Diet, Gas, Belching, & Other Gi Issues

posted by Pinky

http://www.uoachicago.org/diet1.html I found this link to the Chicago area UOA and it is about the best and most complete set of suggestions I have ever seen - mostly for ileostomates, but some for the rest of us as well. Happy reading!&n...

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Pre-reversal Diet

posted by Anonymous

I'm scheduled for reversal of my colostomy next week. I know that post surgery a diet of low fiber is prescribed. How about pre-surgery? Should I eat high fiber as part of a "cleansing"? I'd welcome your opinion, experience. ...

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Thoughts On Diet And Lifestyle For Ibd

posted by jayski

I thought there was a lot of good stuff here (except for the cats and birdlife bit!). Stress is a huge issue: http://bit.ly/HFUsRq

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Food For Thought

posted by tiger227

Hi every1 Like to share this thought with you that I read, hope it helps. The bottom line is: We are alive!! In other times, in other countries, we might not be. Medicine and techniques today have given us an opportunity to experience this s...

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