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.
Dr. Kevin Hiler Dr. Hiler. 1 doctor agreed: No special diet requ: After a colostomy you can eat anything you want but i would emphasize a high fiber diet because it makes the output more manageable. ...Read more. See 1 more doctor answer.