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What is a low fibre low residue diet? A low residue diet limits the amount of fibre and residue in your diet. What is fibre? Fibre is found in food that come from plants e.g. fruits, vegetables and grains. It increases your stool mass and helps to maintain regular bowel function. What is residue? Residue […]

Post-Surgery and Long-term Dietary Advice This leaflet contains information about long-term dietary advice for those with a new ileostomy or colostomy. Please note the information in this booklet is not appropriate for those with jejunostomies and short bowel syndrome. The information within this leaflet is a guide although it is important to remember that individuals […]

Why have I been given this leaflet? This is a leaflet to explain how your feeding tube is removed. The decision to remove your tube will have been discussed with the Nutrition Team based at the hospital. The health professionals will then come to an agreement that your tube is no longer required and will […]

What is Dysphagia? Difficulty swallowing is referred to as dysphagia.  It can be caused by a variety of conditions including neurological disorders (e.g., Parkinson’s), dementia, stroke, learning disability, general ageing, and general acute illness. If you or your relative has dysphagia, there may be a risk of food, drinks, or saliva “going down the wrong […]

What are Pre-Op drinks? Nutricia Pre-Op is a clear, lemon flavoured sugary drink designed to be taken before surgery.  It has been found that the drinks can reduce the stress on the body from surgery, which may result in a quicker recovery.   How should I take the drinks? The drinks come in ready-to-drink 200ml bottles […]