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.
be needed. Colostomy output is more formed. A person with a colostomy may often produce 1 or 2 stools per day, so a shorter pouch may work. A mini pouch is also available. It is smaller and less visible under clothes. It has to be changed or emptied more often. The mini pouch is convenient during intimacy and exercise. Pouch with Filter