Ileostomies and Eating Habits 

One of the most common requests received at IA National Office is for details of special diets for people with ileostomies – perhaps because after weeks, months, or even years of suffering diarrhoea, it is difficult to imagine normal eating habits being possible again.

In fact, the experience of many thousands of IA members shows that special diets are not usually necessary once the body has settled down and re-adjusted after the operation.

This leaflet provides a good deal of useful information on the subject for both new and experienced ileostomists.

Members wishing to receive a copy should contact IA National Office.