Bowel surgery may be required for many different reasons including cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, trauma, diverticular disease and bowel obstruction. What you should eat after your surgery depends on the type and amount of bowel removed.
After having a stoma, individual tolerance to certain foods may vary and there are many practical strategies to ensure regular (in both frequency and consistency) bowel movements. Regular meals and adequate fluid are of course fundamental, but there may be additional considerations in terms of overall nutritional adequacy that are important to incorporate. Preventing blockages/obstructions, dehydration, and avoiding excessive gas/flatus are all factors that can be modified through diet.
Other bowel resections such as a low anterior resection (LAR) can lead to disruptions in normal bowel movements. Exact symptoms are unique to the individual, however, tailored dietary modifications can be made to address these and improve function and quality of life.
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