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except my post! Did you mean to reply something?
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Welcome Wendy! *hugs*
You seem like such a sincere, genuine person and I am so sorry you are suffering so *hugs*
I'd like to suggest a food diary. Some days I can eat certain things and some days not. For ex. I just had a banana on an empty tummy and I went too long without eating  and it gave me heartburn. This is because I was too hungry for too long and I ate too fast....NOT because I can't eat bananas. there ARE flks that cannot tolerate bananas. Then there are folks that live by em'.
It's sooooo frustrating when you are just starting out. You have no idea what is safe for YOU...
Keep posting. You WILL figure it out. I know...it's rough right now. But you're gonna get better....and we're all praying for you.
Hang in there...lots of love, Ruchie
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You might want to change your cereal. Low sugar FF corn flakes are not acceptable for IBS. You can eat Kix, Rice or Corn Chex, Cheerios, but not corn flakes. Also, saltines are not good per Heather's recommendations. Try graham crackers instead. Also, I'm not sure, but mushrooms may be a IBS trigger.
I've had IBS for about a year now and I'm C. I finally feel like I've stabilized, but I still have my bad days. Just keep a careful eye on what you eat and how it reacts to your body, while making sure you follow the diet to a tee. It's not easy since some things that Heather says are good for you, may not agree with you. If that's the case, cross that off your list and try something else on her list.
Good luck!! 
Carol
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except my post! Did you mean to reply something?
I put my response inside the quote box by mistake. I responded. Just read past your part
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Gracie
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Thanks Ruchie! I use www.fitday.com and track everything I eat. It's totally free w/ no pop-ups and adds your cals, nutrients and everything, It will even track you fitness. I've been using it for 3 years. What is flks ?
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Gracie
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Oh...sorry...to clarify: as a food diary I mean to keep track of how what you eat makes you feel!
I mispelled folks there
Keep posting...you're doing super!  
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You might want to change your cereal. Low sugar FF corn flakes are not acceptable for IBS. You can eat Kix, Rice or Corn Chex, Cheerios, but not corn flakes. Also, saltines are not good per Heather's recommendations. Try graham crackers instead. Also, I'm not sure, but mushrooms may be a IBS trigger.Good luck!! Carol
I know everyone tolerates different things. I was just going by Heather's lists below. I'm definetly going to try what you said about crossing things off and trying others. It's hard at first because you don't know what is triggering you, and maybe nothing is if it's been severe for a long time. I appreciate your comments and eveyone elses. You all are the BEST!
Safe Foods To Eat When You Can't Eat Anything
* White breads (such as French or sourdough), not whole wheat or multi-grain
* Toasted plain bagels
* Toasted plain English muffins
* Cream of Rice cereal
* Pretzels (salted or unsalted)
* Fat-free saltines
* Fat-free fortune cookies
* Plain angel food cake, homemade or from a mix
* Plain baked potatoes (without the skin)
* Plain white rice
* Arrowroot crackers
* Cold fat-free cereal such as Corn Chex, Kix, Rice Chex, Rice Krispies, Honeycomb, or Corn Pops, eaten dry.
* Homemade dried or fresh bananas
* Plain cooked pasta (not egg), sprinkled with a little salt
* Lots and lots of strong hot peppermint, fennel, chamomile, or ginger tea
And this list:
Rice
Pasta and noodles
Oatmeal
Barley
Fresh white breads such as French or sourdough (NOT whole wheat or whole grain)*
Rice cereals
Flour tortillas
Soy
Quinoa
Corn meal
Potatoes
Carrots
Yams
Sweet potatoes
Turnips
Rutabagas
Parsnips
Beets
Squash and pumpkins
Mushrooms
Chestnuts
Avocados (though they do have some fat)
Bananas
Applesauce
Mangoes
Papayas (also digestive aids that relieve gas and indigestion)
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Gracie
IBS-C since 1978
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