I'm new here. I went in to the hospital with high fever and stomach pain. I was diagnosed with Diverticulitis, had to have surgery and a was found to have a severe infection in my gut along with a hole in my colon. I now have a Colostomy bag for the forseeable future and I'm fairly lost on what to put in the house to eat. Any information of things that digest well or things to stay away from would be so helpful. I have a folder with a lot of information, but a lot of it is contradictory or I'm just plainly confused. I appreciate any and all help. Thank you!
I'm not familiar with a colostomy as I have an illeostomy concerning diet but I suspect we are similar because we both need to stay away from foods that cause clumping or constipation as that can cause pancaking which can force the wafer off. So more liquid like stool is ideal for the both of us.
Unfortunately the colon is likely still in effect in your case so it should be retracting water from the stool, just it seems like your issue is better resolved by seeing an ostomy dietician and perhaps your doctor for meds to create looser more fluid stool.
I hope that helps.
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