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.
If you have undergone a colostomy or colectomy, you may be wondering how you should change your diet. The good news is that while you may need to make some changes to the foods you eat, you probably will not need to completely overhaul the way you eat.