Rice, pasta, cheese, bananas, applesauce, smooth peanut butter, pretzels, yogurt, and marshmallows are among items that thicken the stool. Limit yourself to 2 or 3 glasses of liquids that will replenish electrolytes, such as sports drinks, fruit or vegetable juice, and broth. Try not to drink anything else for at least an hour after you eat these foods. As far as solid food is concerned, the goal is to add more fiber to your diet. Fiber promotes healthy digestion and can reduce pain from ileostomy surgery. It can also be used to treat constipation. Eating more fruits and vegetables is also recommended. This will help you meet your daily dose of vitamins and minerals you need for health. Ileostomy patients can eat rice, but it should be cooked first. Cooked rice increases the bulk of your stools which in turn reduces leakage through your skin barrier. If you cannot cook rice, then try a pre-cooked product. These come in packets or cans and are easy to digest. Be sure to follow the instructions on the package to ensure they are safe for you to eat. You should also avoid beans and peas because they tend to soften stool. However, fresh green vegetables are fine to eat because they contain less starch than other vegetables. Fish contains high levels of protein and fat while being low in carbohydrates.