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The IBD specialist nurses are trained to assess your condition and advise you on changes to your medication, lifestyle or diet.
Eat a nutritionally well-balanced diet.
view, your stomach needs to be empty of food, so please follow these instructions: After midday (the day before your appointment) please eat a ‘sloppy diet
I’ve made big changes to my diet — no more sugar in my tea, reduced carbohydrates, and I avoid foods with a high glycaemic index.
It is important to eat and drink a balanced diet as this will help you to maintain healthy skin.
You will be given instructions about diet and what to bring into hospital.
Diet
A diet high in bran, fresh fruit and vegetables is advisable. Contact your GP if constipation becomes a problem.
The day after the procedure, you should start on a soft, sloppy diet and stay on this for a week.
Some pain relief medication can cause constipation so a diet high in bran, fresh fruit and vegetables is advisable.
A soft diet that needs little chewing allows the muscles to rest.
You will be given instructions about diet; you will also be advised on what items to bring in to hospital.
You are more likely to develop a wound infection if you: have diabetes are a smoker take steroids have a poor diet have been unwell in hospital for a long
Are you eating a healthy, diet? Are you constipated? If you are already following the previous tips seek medical advice.
Try to eat your normal diet or replace your meals with alternatives such as carbohydrate-containing drinks, for example milk, milk shakes, fruit juices
as possible, especially after surgery exercise your legs while in bed – bend your foot and ankle up and down at regularly intervals keep to a healthy diet
Diet and fluids
You should drink at least 2 to 3 litres of water every day and eat a healthy balanced diet such as fruit, vegetables, cereals, wholemeal bread and pasta
