[Recipe Book for People Who Had Bowel Surgery] Solving All Dietary Anxieties and Concerns After Colorectal Cancer Surgery!

Shufunotomo Co., Ltd. released '230 Energizing Meals for People Who Had Bowel Surgery, Supervised by the National Cancer Center Japan' on Monday, March 30, 2026.

Over 150,000 people are diagnosed with colorectal cancer each year — the second most common cancer diagnosis among both men and women. After bowel surgery, many patients struggle with diarrhea or constipation, making dietary adjustments essential.

Common post-surgery concerns include: 'What should I eat after surgery?', 'Are there foods I should avoid?', and 'How much can I eat?' This recipe collection is designed to answer all of these questions for people who have had bowel surgery.

The book is supervised by the National Cancer Center Japan, a specialized hospital seeing over 1,500 patients daily, and provides advice grounded in proven treatment results and research. It covers meals for the period immediately after discharge through the first three months of recovery, meals during the recovery phase, and the basics of a bowel-friendly diet — with 230 recipes to choose from based on individual lifestyle.

Six Basic Rules for Eating After Bowel Surgery: 1. Eat three regular, balanced meals a day 2. Do not overeat at one sitting 3. Skip one meal if you feel bloated 4. Chew thoroughly and eat slowly 5. Start with easily digestible foods 6. Keep dietary fiber intake moderate

The book guides patients in finding a new way of eating that suits their own body, at their own pace.