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blockage of ileostomy

ladybugg
ladybugg CSN Member Posts: 20
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
Does anyone with a permanent ileostomy have a diet of foods not to eat? I have had a perm. one since 2006 and I am in alot of pain and not sure what to do?
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  • nudgie
    nudgie CSN Member Posts: 1,478 Member
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    I do not have a permanent ileostomy but did have a temp. colostomy. My diet was never right before cancer, but have made some serious changes ever since. I drink anywhere from 74oz - 100oz of water per day. I exercise (cardio) 35 minutes for 4-5 days a week, I eat a lot more FIBER foods along with more fruits and vegs which has helped me, but each person is different.

    Have you tried foods high in fiber? Drink lots of water; do some cardio like walking to get things moving.

    Fiber One Bars (tastes pretty good)
    Fiber One Cereals (50%-57% percent fiber) and actually tastes pretty good
    Apples

    Make sure you also speak with your surgeon and Onc Doc.
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