Hi!
The diet part is a very tricky thing because for most patients, traditional "healthy" foods are not healthy for us. But there are also some people that are able to control their symptoms pretty well with diet. My entire life with IBD has been a game of trial and error when it comes to food. Even after surgery. Everybody is different and usually there isn't one single diet that can be everything for a person. Your friend may have to create his own diet that not only helps his body heal & get nutrition, but that he can tolerate. Don't be surprised if his diet consists of steamed broccoli, tofu & fries. He should keep a food journal and track what works and what doesn't. I would suggest staying away from food that will cause obstructions or not digest easily. Things like corn, seeds, and nuts are usually things that don't go over well in IBD patients.
-Brooke
inflammatoryboweldisease.net Team Member