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.
Eating is one of lifeâs great pleasures. Having an ostomy should not change your enjoyment of food. Most people with ostomies return to their normal diet soon after the operation. Many individuals with ostomies can enjoy a normal diet within 6 weeks of surgery; however, food tolerances can vary from person to person.