Learn how to keep your gastrostomy tube from getting clogged by flushing it with warm water after each feeding and before and after giving any medicines.
You don't have to eat a special diet just because you've had a colostomy. But you may need to be more aware of foods that cause gas or odor and foods that make your stool too runny or too hard.
You may be put on a clear liquid diet if you are recovering from irritation or infection of the stomach or intestinal tract. This diet may also be used before surgery or special procedures such as a colonoscopy.
The normal adult diet usually contains 2,000 mg to 4,000 mg of potassium per day. If you need more of this nutrient in your diet, include these high-potassium foods.
