The Ostomate Journal

£29.99

Rediscover your confidence with food with The Ostomate Journal. Designed for patients who have undergone stoma surgery, the journal features a daily meal plan and symptoms log split between the first six weeks following surgery and the three months thereafter, known as the reintroduction stage.

Outline your meals by consulting the eight-page illustrated foods allowed and foods to avoid. As you record, document your stoma output, exercise, symptoms and hydration levels. The detailed shopping list will help you navigate supermarkets.

As for days you don’t want to embrace the chef’s hat, you can create a list of stoma-friendly restaurants. There are pages to jot down your appointment notes and wellbeing thoughts, too.

Rediscover your confidence with food with The Ostomate Journal. Designed for patients who have undergone stoma surgery, the journal features a daily meal plan and symptoms log split between the first six weeks following surgery and the three months thereafter, known as the reintroduction stage.

Outline your meals by consulting the eight-page illustrated foods allowed and foods to avoid. As you record, document your stoma output, exercise, symptoms and hydration levels. The detailed shopping list will help you navigate supermarkets.

As for days you don’t want to embrace the chef’s hat, you can create a list of stoma-friendly restaurants. There are pages to jot down your appointment notes and wellbeing thoughts, too.

The Low Residue Shopping List
The Low Residue Shopping List
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    • 6-week post-surgery daily meal plan and symptoms log. Jot down your meals, snacks and drinks, record your hydration level and stoma output — including consistency, measurements and pouch changes — plus medication and any skin conditions.

    • 3-month daily meal plan and symptoms log for the reintroduction stage. Start introducing previously eliminated food one at a time and note your symptoms and reactions, pain level, stoma output and more. There’s space to track your exercise and sleep.

    • 8-page illustrated foods allowed and foods to avoid post surgery, as recommended by the NHS.

    • Shopping list of low-fibre food recommended after surgery — handy for taking to the supermarkets.

    • Get ready for your appointments in the dedicated section, write down your questions and outcome notes. 

    • Take time to reflect in the wellness pages.

    • Ready to dine out? Create your curated stoma-friendly restaurant guide. List your review, standout dishes and the restaurant’s details.

    • Collate all your resources — helpful websites, books and contact numbers — in the useful resources. 

    • List the food that works well and less well with you in the food snapshot.

    • Lined pages for any additional notes.

  • Our A5 hardback journals are perfect for on the go or noting down at home.

    Inside, writing is silk-smooth thanks to our 120gsm paper finish, while our thread sewn binding and matt hardback is just as luxurious as it is durable. There’s a smooth black ribbon to keep you on track, too.

    Printed in the United Kingdom.

  • 210mm x 148mm (A5), 312 pages

  • Shipped in unbranded FSC® certification packaging.

    Choose your preferred delivery option at checkout: Royal Mail Tracked 24 or Royal Mail Tracked 48.

  • We strive for complete satisfaction, but if you are not 100% happy with your order, please do get in touch at info@thegoodbowelcompany.com within 30 days of your purchase.