Here are some common foods, and hints on how to enjoy them without causing excessive gas, irritation or stoma blockage. Fibrous vegetables Vegetables like celery, asparagus and broccoli have long, fibrous strands running through them. Choose the hearts. These are tender, and the fibers are not as thick as those in the outside stalks. If you must eat the outer stalks, peel down and toss out the outside strands.
Medium stalks are usually the most tender.
Start at the tip and work down. As soon as the spear gets tough to cut, go on to the next one and you should have no blockage problems. Br occoli . The same principle applies as asparagus. Asparagus causes odor in the urine, which can be particularly bothersome to a urostomate.