Will your diet need
to change?
At first you may notice that certain
foods upset the normal action of your bowel, or your
colostomy if you have one. High fibre foods, such as fruit and
vegetables, may give you loose stools and make your colostomy
act more often than normal. This is often a temporary reaction
and after a while you may find that the same foods do not have
any effect. There are no set rules about the types of food to
avoid and each person needs to experiment for him or herself.
Some foods which disagree with one person may be fine for
another. If you continue to experience problems, it may help
to talk to a dietician at the hospital.
Depending upon the type
and extent of the surgery you have had, you may experience
diarrhoea. Tell your doctor or nurse if this happens. They can
give you medicine to control it. It is important to drink
plenty of fluids if you do have diarrhoea.
