Ileostomy food guide

FormerMember over 5 years ago

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Dear members

Do we have an ileostomy food guide on our site or do you google?

After my operation, reversal of colostomy, cancer tumor removal and a new ileostomy I have finally come to the stage where can eat again. I had some complications with the two epidurals and pain management, but the best news is that the biopsy taken from the tumor and its surrounding tissue was completely cancer free. Somehow it hasen't sunk in, I read its classic,as I feel a bit beasty of not being utterly grateful, yet here two weeks after the results I can imagine a future, to my defense, the pains overshadowed the entire process, it was tough and very existential.

Anyways, I hope you're all moving forward and enjoying the summer.

Many kind regards, Elisabeth

FormerMember over 5 years ago

Nice to hear from you again.

Ian pleased that you've had good news and you're looking forward to your future which I'm sure will be rosey.

It's s good sign that you are thinking about food and I'm pleased to tell you that having an Ileostomy should not stop you eating the foods you love although some foods may cause your output to vary from watery consistency to porridge and you'll soon learn which foods to eat in moderation. It's a matter of eating small meals throughout the day and having a cut off time early evening when you stop eating to give your bowels time to settle down before bed.

This leaflet

HEALTHY EATING WITH AN ILEOSTOMY

might help you understand a bit better.

Remember your fluid and salt intake having an ileostomy means that we have to replace both during the day as we lose a lot through our output.

If I can be of any further help please don't hesitate to contact me at anytime.

Ian

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FormerMember over 5 years ago in reply to FormerMember

Thank you Ian

Its very much appreciated.

Wishing you a happy summer

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