Eating with a new stoma: the first 6 weeks. Start low-fibre, chew well, hydrate, and add foods back one at a time. Note what unsettles you. It gets easier — most people return to a normal diet. For trusted wound and stoma care in Singapore, visit emis dot asia.
What you need to know
Start low-fibre, chew well, hydrate, and add foods back one at a time. Note what unsettles you. It gets easier — most people return to a normal diet.
Step by step
New stoma? Eat like this first
Weeks 1–6: low fibre
Chew well, hydrate
Add foods one at a time
Most return to normal diet
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Start low-fibre, chew well, hydrate, and add foods back one at a time. Note what unsettles you. It gets easier — most people return to a normal diet.
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Clinical review: This content was medically reviewed by Jamie N Y.M, WOC Nurse (Wound, Ostomy and Continence). Last updated: October 2026. For individual clinical concerns, consult a healthcare professional.
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Clinical review: Jamie N Y.M, WOC Nurse (Wound, Ostomy, Continence). This article is for general information and does not replace professional medical advice.