So you'd like to know how much calcium you actually need in your daily diet? You may have heard of the Recommended Dietary Intake for Australians (RDI's) which are an indication of how much of certain nutrients you need per day. Specifically for calcium, how much you need depends on your age and gender:
Short-term food restrictions tend to be associated more with ileostomies than with colostomies. The foods that cause the most concern are those containing cellulose: the natural fibre, or skeleton, that holds fruits, vegetables, nuts, and grains together.
Relieving Constipation. Constipation (stools that are small, dry, and/or hard to pass) is a different problem from blockage (undigested food blocking the stoma). If you have a colostomy, a certain amount of fiber in your diet is needed to add bulk to your stools and make them easy to pass. Mild constipation can be treated by adjusting your diet in the following ways: 1  Increase the amount of liquids you drink. 2  Drink extra water, juice, tea or coffee.