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What can I eat - Colostomy 

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Just like everyone else, you should eat a balanced diet, and this can include all your favourite foods.

You may find that if you eat large meals in the first two to four weeks after surgery, you may feel bloated. Initially you should try to eat little and often and then gradually build this up to three meals a day. Regular meals will help you have more predictable bowel movements.

You will find that certain foods may produce more wind than others which can be noisy. 

Alcohol is fine in moderation, although beer can produce wind and cause the output from the stoma to become more fluid. Experiment a little, and you will soon find a balanced diet that’s right for you. It’s particularly important to remember to chew your food properly in order to get the digestive process off to a good start. 

See your diet for more information, or read advice for before and after your colostomy operation.

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