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What can i eat - Urostomy 

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Just like everyone else, you should eat a balanced diet. As long as your surgeon or specialist stoma nurse has not advised otherwise, this can include all your favourite foods.

You may find that your appetite reduces during the first four to six weeks. If this is the case, speak to your specialist stoma nurse who may recommend a high protein or energy drink.

Because of the nature of your surgery, you’ll produce more urine than a person who has not had a urostomy. This means you need to drink relatively more to help your body maintain the right fluid balance.

People with a urostomy are usually advised to drink two to three litres of fluid a day. Drinking pure cranberry juice is also advised as it can help to prevent urinary tract infections. Don’t worry if you don’t like the taste of cranberry juice as it is also available in capsule form. If you’re taking warfarin, you should be aware that cranberry juice is contraindicated – and so can increase the risk of side effects.

You should also be aware that eating certain foods (such as asparagus, shellfish and curries) may cause your urine to take on an offensive colour and cloudy appearance. Beetroot and certain types of medicines may also discolour your urine.

See your diet for more information, or read advice for before and after your urostomy operation.

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