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.
An Ostomate with an ileostomy or Colostomy should learn some important tips and emergency signs to manage there stoma in case of a blockage. Foods high in fibre may cause a problem. All foods should be chewed slowly and thoroughly. In the case of a new stoma foods should be slowly added back into the diet and watch for reactions as different foods affect people in different ways. You also need to stay well hydrated with 8 â 12 cups of water daily.