Healthy eating

I would like some information 're diet. I have an ileostomy pouch and need to eat .lots of carbs. I then gain weight. If I do not eat carbs I have problems managing ileostomy leading to fluid .loss from the pouch. I cannot eat vegetables and and only a small amount .of fruit. No big deal having ileostomy but gaining weight is Milfred

[EllaMidlands]

Hi, it’s hard having to eat particular types of food. By carbs do you mean bread etc? Is this for fibre? I wonder if it is the carbs that make you gain weight or what you put on them as we rarely eat dry bread or pasta.

[IndigoBlue61]

Hello and welcome to the Weight Loss Forum Hidden

First of all, none of us are medically trained so please speak to your medical professional before making any changes to your diet. However, weight loss is about having a calorie deficit so I see no reason why this isn’t possible within your eating requirements. In general, any changes to your diet needs to be done slowly, so perhaps you could introduce more fruit an vegetable slowly 😊

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You'll find all the information you need to navigate the forum in the header and a link to the 12 week plan, so please take the time to read it carefully.

Wishing you all the best

Anna