Colostomy bag

If you have an ostomy, you can eat anything you want. Do you have favorite dishes? If your doctor approves of the foods you normally eat, you can consume the foods you want. If you have a colostomy or ileostomy, you will find that each food affects your digestive system differently. Just as some foods cause gas in the body before ostomy, some foods cause gas in the body after ostomy. You can prefer to consume foods that cause gas as little as possible or when you are in an environment where you are comfortable. There is no obligation to never consume foods that cause gas. Some foods are likely to cause gas, diarrhea, constipation, digestive problems, or urine odor. But which foods cause them is completely specific to the patient's body. If you are not sure how foods will affect you, try at least once at home before eating out. In this way, you can enjoy the moment without worrying about how the food will affect you. Eating the food by chewing frequently and consuming plenty of water will reduce the side effects of food. Details COLOSTOMY If you are using a colostomy bag, it will take some time before you become a pro at changing it. Before you leave the hospital, your nurse will give you important information about the colostomy bag. With time and practice, you will become accustomed and proficient in putting on and changing a colostomy bag. Empty the colostomy bag. If there is urine or feces in your colostomy bag, you must empty it before changing the bag. The best place to do this is the toilet. Open the bag from its base to the toilet. If there is stool, you can gently squeeze the bag. Urine will flow automatically when the bag is opened.