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Low Fiber Colostomy Menu DietBy: ColostomyCentral Staff Colostomy Diet as Low Fiber BasedThis Colostomy Diet Menu Guide is made for patient who are on colostomy or ileostomy diet. It is generally composed of a low fiber dietand is intended to rest the gastrointestinal tract for d uration of weeks to months, some even are permanent. So, what really is a low fiber diet for Colostomy Patients? Simply put, a low fiber diet is a modified diet that generally takes off excess roughage and bulk in a normal person's diet. This includes much of fruits, vegetables, brans, cereals and whole wheat breads. But isnt this a violation of a normal Colostomy Nutrition? No, its not. You just have to take in small to moderate amounts of fiber to be able to carry out our goal of lessening the chances of getting an obstruction of the stoma, complicating a colostomy or ileostomy surgery, or adding damage to a previously traumayized GI tract. When does my low fiber colostomy diet start? This will start as soon as peristaltic movement of the stomach will be confirmed by your doctor or your ET nurse a couple of days after surgery. Here's an Example of a low fiber diet Menu:
This Colostomy Menu Diet would give you:
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