Step-by-Step
Related Articles
Colostomy: Changing Your Pouch
Your healthcare provider gave you a stoma (new opening for stool to pass from the body) during surgery. Stool starts to pass from the stoma soon after surgery. That means you'll need to learn how to change your pouch before you go home.
What Is a Gluten-Free Diet?
Many people are reducing or eliminating their dietary intake of gluten, a protein found in wheat, rye, barley, and some other grains. But only those who have celiac disease need to completely stop eating gluten.
Colostomy: Managing Your Nutrition
You don't have to eat a special diet just because you've had a colostomy. But you may need to be more aware of foods that cause gas or odor and foods that make your stool too runny or too hard.
Clear Liquid Diet
You may be put on a clear liquid diet if you are recovering from irritation or infection of the stomach or intestinal tract. This diet may also be used before surgery or special procedures such as a colonoscopy.
