FIBER-RESTRICTED SAMPLE MENUS Fiber-Restricted Sample Menus Some types of cancer and cancer treatments may cause stomach discomfort and diarrhea. Your doctor may recommend that you follow a ber-restricted diet (also referred to as low-residue or low-ber). A ber-restricted diet reduces the amount and frequency of bowel movements, therefore reducing irritation to your digestive tract. Your healthcare team may also recommend a ber-restricted diet if you have a colostomy or ileostomy, or recent intestinal surgery. Suggestions for a ber-restricted diet are listed below. When reading nutrition labels on packaged foods, look for foods that contain fewer than 2 grams of dietary ...
This guidebook is made available courteous of The United Ostomy Association of America Diet and Nutrition Guide INTRODUCTION This guide provides some basic information about the effects ostomy surgery has on digestion and food absorption. After healing is complete and the ostomy is functioning normally, most people with ostomies can return to a normal diet. If you have a special diet because of heart disease, diabetes or other health problems, you should ask your doctor about a diet that will work with both that problem and your ostomy. More detailed information about any special dietary and nutritional needs can be ...
Colostomy and Ileostomy Diet Guidelines Nutrition is important for your health and Foods that cause blockage: healing. Limit fiber for the first 2 weeks • Celery after surgery. Avoid fresh fruits and • Coleslaw vegetables. You can have canned fruit and • Corn well-cooked vegetables. Slowly add back all • Dried fruits foods after talking with your doctor at your • Meat casings first clinic visit. People with ostomies can • Mushrooms still enjoy a normal diet. • Nuts • Peas Food tips • Pineapple Eat meals regularly. Eat three or more • Popcorn times a day. Small frequent meals ...
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