The colon is part of the large intestine, which is part of the digestive tract. After food is broken down in the stomach and absorbed in the small intestine, the undigested food is passed through the large intestine. The colon is responsible for absorbing water, salts and vitamins left over from food and condensing into stool.

The colon is divided into three main parts: the cecum, the colon, and the rectum. The small intestine communicates with the large intestine at the cecum and colon boundary. Between the small intestine and the large intestine, there is an ileocecal valve that keeps the contents of the large intestine from flowing back into the small intestine.

colostomy is an operation to remove a diseased or blocked part of your large intestine. After surgery, there are foods you should and should not eat. Some foods can irritate your intestines or make the side effects of surgery worse. Here are some guidelines for your diet for a while after surgery.