Gastrointestinal System - Ostomy

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• Eating With an Ostomy: A Comprehensive Nutrition Guide for Those Living with an Ostomy

  Last Updated: 2020-05-06 – Handout

  A guide for individuals with an ostomy from the United Ostomy Association of America, Inc. about foods to eat after recovering from ostomy surgery.

  Target Audience: Consumer

• Fr: Lignes directrices pour une alimentation saine après une colostomies (Healthy Eating Guidelines after Colostomy Surgery)

  Last Updated: 2022-01-20 – Handout

  This French handout provides tips to help a person resume eating solid foods after colostomy surgery.

  Target Audience: Consumer