Ostomy Diet: Beyond Your Recovery - Tips and Tricks

RE: Ostomy Diet: Beyond Your Recovery

VeganOstomy — Fri, 18 Aug 2023 19:26:56 +0000

I didn’t see quinoa mentioned in the list. Would it be a problem? It has a lot of protein and is very versatile to cook with.

I enjoy quinoa, but it can be a little hard to digest, especially when undercooked (which is easy to do!).

I'd start slow, and chew well, assuming you are already past the healing phase. If you have a colostomy, it's less of a concern, but use caution if you have an ileostomy.

RE: Ostomy Diet: Beyond Your Recovery

Pat Williams — Fri, 18 Aug 2023 19:23:43 +0000

I didn’t see quinoa mentioned in the list. Would it be a problem? It has a lot of protein and is very versatile to cook with.

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Robert Bright — Sun, 12 Jun 2022 23:17:35 +0000

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VeganOstomy — Mon, 09 May 2022 14:10:04 +0000

Thanks for the recommendation, Maria. There are several books for IBD patients, which can also overlap to ostomy patients, since many of the foods are more gentle on the system. Good tip...

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Maria — Sun, 08 May 2022 12:56:49 +0000

I have discovered a helpful cookbook, in a little cafe in Sheffield, and have sourced a copy it's called tasty and healthy by omer Miller & elinoar Rabin. It was originally intended for crohn's and ibd patients, but expanded to include others as some dietary needs overlap.it has a good section explaining dietary requirements. Whist not all vegan recipes, I would heartily reccomend it.

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VeganOstomy — Sun, 06 Feb 2022 14:54:05 +0000

Hi Dawn, I've had no trouble with artichokes. How long have you has your stoma and do you have a colostomy or ileostomy ? For any new food, I suggest small quantities at first, especially with those salads. Good luck 😃

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Dawn — Sun, 06 Feb 2022 08:57:33 +0000

Can I eat artichokes that are pressure cooked? I cooked some in my instapot pressurer cooker and the leaves turned out really soft but I didn’t eat the heart after I googled them and read they should be avoided…I was so bummed about that. And I’m going to start trying leafy greens because I miss eating salads, my favorite is Arugula is that ok to eat?

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VeganOstomy — Wed, 17 Feb 2021 15:02:27 +0000

Hey Janelle, Yes, blended soups and smoothies are just fine. This article may be more appropriate for your recovery phase: https://www.veganostomy.ca/ostomy-diet-what-to-eat-first-six-weeks/ Best of luck!

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Janelle — Wed, 17 Feb 2021 13:26:36 +0000

I am a vegan with surgery for a loop ileostomy scheduled next week. My question is, in the initial post-op period can I eat foods high in fiber if I blend them very well to a liquid? I’ve heard people say it’s not what you eat but how you eat it—does this apply to immediate post-op, and is it safe for me to try blended Whole Foods in tiny amounts?

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VeganOstomy — Thu, 01 Mar 2018 18:48:05 +0000

Hey Nikki, Thanks for the question. The food log is a great idea - you should be able to find a pattern with certain foods, although it's not always guaranteed since our bowel movements can also be tied to stress, activity, body position, etc. Are you ok with eating something like a clif bar or something similar? I find that the small volume, high-calorie foods tend to work out really well for me when I'm out and about but still need the calories. Most other foods will be higher in volume, which is what you're trying to avoid. You can even make your own out of dates and nuts/nut butter. Just drop a bunch in a food processor until they become like a thick paste. Roll into balls and let them set in the freezer! There are several recipes like this online and you don't have to use whole nuts if that's a concern. I would also personally include some liquid calories in there as well. That's assuming that liquids don't pass through you very quickly, as it can with some ileostomates. Best of luck! If you still have questions, I would invite you to join the community forums: https://www.veganostomy.ca/community/