Ostomy Nutrition Coach
Using Food to Heal
What is Low FODMAP?
Low FODMAP Foods
What is a WFPB Diet?
Nutrition in Hospital
*Medication
Ostomy Nutrition Coach
At OpenWater we understand how confidence is critical to the wellbeing of patients with an ostomy. Our focus is on Colostomy and Illeostomy Patients
OpenWater advocates maximum nutrition to ensure patients live life better, while they have their stoma
Our Nutrition Coach can help you heal and recover faster from your hospital bed and at home following ostomy surgery
Sore skin is a major problem with stoma patients, we can work with you to prevent or resolve that too
We mentor patients to regulate their output so that days and nights are generally uninterrupted by pouch changes
For patients where permanent reversal is the goal, we can guide you to eliminate recurrence
If weight loss or weight gain is important to you, we can help with that too
OpenWater's Ostomy Nutrition Coach holds the most prestigious nutrition qualification available from the T Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies; and
Is a professionally qualified Health Care Coach in Chronic Disease Reversal and Lifestyle Medicine with personal experience of living with an ostomy
We have a team of devices experts on board to help you find the perfect product solutions (we don't sell supplies)
^Please note we do not offer medical advice which needs to remain the preserve of your Professional Stoma Care Nurse and your GP/MD. We offer professional nutrition, lifestyle and device advice to help you live life better
One Hour Consultation - £80
Get in touch today, to live life better
WhatsApp 07761737279
Using Food to Heal
Food does two things, it harms or heals and what we eat has the greatest impact on our health
Following stoma surgery, plant based, low FODMAP foods are recommended for two weeks max, to reduce movement discomfort
To avoid nutrition deficiencies a wholefood plant based diet (WFPB) should be resumed after two weeks
What is Low FODMAP?
FODMAPs are foods that generate gas and draw water into the intestines to aid movement and avoid constipation
Following GI surgery, the gastrointestinal tract may be more sensitive. A plant based low FODMAP diet lessens any movement discomfort
Fermentable Oligosaccharides, Disaccharides,
Monosaccharides And Polyols
Low FODMAP Foods
For an easy to use low FODMAP list of foods download the Low FODMAP A to Z Food List for IBS Sufferers by clicking the image below
Ideally select the green plant based wholefoods from the traffic light system and use the the quantities listed for low FODMAP food options
*Do not use low FODMAP for more than two weeks because, like all other diets, it restricts essential fibre and nutrition
What is a WFPB Diet?
A wholefood plant based diet focuses mostly on whole plant foods. It eliminates all animal products and highly refined factory foods as far as possible
Two weeks after GI surgery, WFPB is recommended. This ensures the fastest healing pathway, zero additional inflammation through diet and, it avoids constipation, heartburn and other symptoms that may lead to stoma surgery and other health complications
With WFPB nutrition, sufficient sleep, dayllight and exercise combined you can be sure to live your best life with your medical device
*A B12 supplement is an essential requirement for everyone
Nutrition in Hospital
Wholefood plant based nutrition in UK hospitals is unfortunately lacking. If your surgery is an emergency life-saving procedure, you won't have had time to plan. The Vegan Hospital Food Network may be able to help and can be contacted at the following link URL: https://www.facebook.com/groups/141595326426123
If your surgery isn't lifesaving, hopefully it can be avoided in the first place with a WFPB lifestyle. Approximately 95% disease and disability is lifestyle related
When your food orders are collected on the ward, ask for low FODMAP fresh fruit, freshly cooked plain vegetables, plain potatoes and salad with vinegar. Use the App above for other ideas of low FODMAP plant based wholefoods
Ask a friend or relative to bring you some low FODMAP fresh fruit, nuts and seeds so you have something to snack on
Water is the healthiest drink. Drink plenty of water; at least 6-8 cups per day, not including tea/coffee
Both tea and coffee are healthier without milk and sugar
Black tea is healthier than coffee
*Medication
If you're taking any prescribed medication, be sure to tell your Prescriber about any changes in dietary choices
Wholefood plant based nutrition is very powerful and any prescription medication may need to be adjusted accordingly
