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.
This diet involves eating foods that easily digestible and will not cause you excess discomfort with gas and bloating. Pay special attention to your bowel habits with a colostomy, as constipation or improper irrigation techniques could also lead to irritation of the colon and excessive gas.