I was given this Ostomates Food Reference Chart in the hospital. I thought it was helpful, so I am going to share it with you all. Honestly I wish this would have been given to me a year ago when I first got my ostomy, because I have found it helpful.
This is for individuals who have had ostomy surgery, it is is important to know the effects of various foods on ileal output. The effects may vary with the remaining portion of functiong bowel. Listed below are some general guidelines of the effects of foods after ostomy surgery. Use trial and error to determine your individual tolerance. Do not be afraid to try foods that you like, just try small amounts.
Stoma Obstructive
Apple Peels
Cabbage, raw
Celery
Chinese vegatables
Corn, whole kernel
Coconuts
Dried fruit
Mushrooms
Oranges
Nuts
Pineapple
Popcorn
Seeds
Gas Producing
Alcoholic bev.
Beans
Soy
Cabbage
Carbonated bev.
Cauliflower
Cucumbers
Dairy products
Chewing gum
Milk
Nuts
Onions
Radishes
Odor Producing
Asparagus
Baked Beans
Broccoli
Cabbage
Cod liver oil
Eggs
Fish
Garlic
Onions
Peanut Butter
Some Vitamins
Strong Cheese
Color Changes
Asparagus
Beets
Food colors
Iron Pills
Licorice
Red Jello
Strawberries
Tomato Sauces
Constipation Relief
Coffee, warm/hot
Cooked fruits
Cooked vegetables
Fresh fruits
Fruit Juices
Water
Any warm or hot beverage
Increased Stools
Alcoholic bev.
Whole grains
Bran cereals
Cooked Cabbage
Fresh Fruits
Greens, leafy
Milk
Prunes
Raisins
Raw vegetables
Spices
Odor Control
Buttermilk
Cranberry juice
Orange juice
Parsley
Tomato juice
Yogurt
Diarrhea Control
Applesauce
Bananas
Boiled Rice
Peanut Butter
Pectin Supplement (fiber)
Tapioca
Toast
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