This topic is about creating a daily menu plan that is high in protein and low in fiber for someone who is new to colostomy irrigation. The goal is to maintain longer intervals between irrigations, and the person is already managing a 36-hour gap. Here are some helpful insights and advice:

- The person started irrigating on March 9 and is new to the process. They miss eating fruits and vegetables, which currently cause issues. They have a medical history that includes breast cancer, rectal cancer, mastectomy with implants, full hysterectomy, and vaginal reconstruction. They enjoy eating eggs and chicken and have recently eaten a mixed-green salad with chicken, egg, tomato, onion, and olives, despite potential fiber concerns.

- It may take about 8 weeks of irrigating at the same time each day for the body to adjust to a predictable routine.

- Sample low-fiber, high-protein menu ideas:
1. Breakfast: Options include tea or coffee, eggs (poached, scrambled, omelet, quiche), toast or soft bread, French toast, waffles, pancakes, bagel with butter, peanut-butter-banana on bread, or yogurt.
2. Snacks: Consider crackers and cheese, beef or turkey jerky, cold cuts, deviled eggs, cottage cheese, nuts or seeds (if tolerated), peanut butter, or homemade popcorn.
3. Lunch: Try a PB&J with potato chips, turkey and lettuce sandwich, grilled chicken salad, tacos, bacon cheeseburger, soups (with fibrous veggies strained out), shrimp or chicken with pasta, or toasted cheese, ham, or corned beef on white bread.
4. Dinner: Options include chicken breast, fish, steak, pork, rice instead of potatoes (or sweet/white potatoes if tolerated), small amounts of green beans or mixed greens, winter squash, lobster, scallops, salmon, or slow-cooker stews.
5. Beverages: Drink water, weak or hot tea, V-8 Fusion, whole milk, or hot chocolate. Avoid carbonation if it causes gas. Some enjoy Jack Daniels and Coca-Cola in moderation.
6. Desserts/Extras: Canned fruit, cooked fruit cups, small amounts of berries or bananas, or cranberry sauce.

- Diet patterns that might be helpful:
1. Atkins Diet: Focus on meat, cheese, eggs, and one small salad daily. Avoid breads, grains, starches, and sugars. Count carbohydrates and supplement with vitamins. Limit caffeine.
2. Zero-Carb/Carnivore: Eat only animal foods like meat, fish, eggs, and animal fat, eliminating fiber and carbohydrates entirely.
3. High-protein but moderate carbs: Combine meats, fish, eggs, cheese, soups, canned fruits, potatoes, and butter/gravy. Season well for flavor.

- Specific food notes and cautions:
1. Beans and many nuts can cause gas, so limit or avoid them.
2. Protein drinks may not taste good and some people avoid them.
3. If undergoing chemotherapy, one person was advised to avoid fish.
4. Baking-powder products and large amounts of pasta might cause issues.
5. Carbonated drinks can increase gas, and caffeine may need to be limited.
6. Cooked cauliflower, peas, corn, lettuce, and tomatoes (with added sugar) might be tolerated after healing.
7. Hot peppers caused a severe reaction for one person, so it's important to ask about ingredients when dining out.

- Hydration and meal sizing:
1. Drink plenty of water, and warm or hot liquids can help soothe digestion.
2. Some people prefer having three small meals plus two to three snacks to ease the stomach's workload.

- Brands and products mentioned include the Atkins diet program, V-8 Fusion juice, Jack Daniels whiskey, Coca-Cola, and cereals like Corn Flakes and Rice Chex. Websites like meatheals.com and diagnosisdiet.com were also referenced.