Why Do I Do It To Myself??????????????/
#62418 - 04/19/04 05:21 AM
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Dolphin
Reged: 01/14/04
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Loc: NY, USA
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Last night, my hubby cooked my turkey burgers on the grill for me and my boys. And of course, he had to cook himself sausage (skinny kind). I was very content eating my turkey burger (delicious), but I was also foaming at the mouth looking at his plate. So of course, I weakened and took a small piece. I thought, what could a small little piece do to me. I enjoyed it very much as I was eating it. But at 4am, 5am, 6am, 6:45am, & 7:30am I realized it was NOT WORTH IT!!!!!! I'm off to work now and I just hope I can stay out of the bathroom long enough. Here's some advice for you all: If you're tempted, find something else or end up like me if you're IBS-D. 
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Bad luck! It takes ages to REALLY work out that it's just not worth it. I still succumb sometimes . Hope you feel better soon.
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Ugh.
#62423 - 04/19/04 05:41 AM
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jenX
Reged: 08/11/03
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Loc: Richmond, VA
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we've all done it.
i agree with Linz... it takes a while to figure out that it's truly not going to work and that you're better off turning away from stuff.
if you're like me, you have to learn the hard way on each and every one of your tempting triggers! DUH---- if milk is a no-no, then why would icecream cake be ok? if i can't have bread, why would i try pizza!? i'm a hardhead!
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We all do it.
I heart ihop's coffee. It's the BEST! I have a hard time when we go down there for breakfast, because I know how it tastes, so the aroma nearly drives me crazy. The first time we went there after I had given up the stuff was very difficult, and I finally gave in to temptation and had two sips of my hubby's cuppa. OMG! Was it HEAVEN!
BIG mistake. BIG mistake! While it didn't bother my tummy, I kept craving it for months afterwards -- actually I still do. It's a big mistake to give in to temptation; it's just SOOOO not worth it! We suffer so as a result!
It's especially difficult when you're with someone else at the time. When we're by ourselves, we can be strong, but when we're not alone, our companion(s) are gonna eat something that we can't have -- it's a given -- and we have to learn to resist. It's REALLLLY hard, I know!
On the other hand, those resultant D attacks are pretty powerful "teachers"!
Hope you feel better soon.
Bev
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Don't be so hard on yourself because we all do it. Sometimes the memory of how great something tastes is just too powerful and we can't say no. All that talk of pizza here the other day I couldn't get it out of my mind and had 3 slices yesterday. I woke up this morning with D and feeling terrible. When I look back it didn't even taste as good as I remembered it tasting. For me the longer I stay on this diet and eat low fat the more high fats foods don't appeal to me.
Hope you are feeling better
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Janey
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We've all done it, and probably will still do it on occasion.  You live and learn. My hubby still offers me bites of things, he thinks he's being kind but I have to be strong. I finally got him to stop offering me bites of ice cream, thank goodness! That was so hard to resist!  But I am woman (with IBS), hear me roar! (and see me run to the bathroom...) LOL! Be strong, don't give in to temptation...I know, easier said than done... 
Shari
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Janey! Nice pic!! We haven't "spoken" much yet, but I look forward to getting to know you better.
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Laura
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Re: LauraSue
#62816 - 04/19/04 11:36 PM
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Janey
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Laura,
Thanks for the compliment. I look forward to getting to know you too. I know we have plenty to talk about. I lurked around this board for months and now I wonderful why I didn't just jump in. Everyone is great!
Janey
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Ive been there too, Dolphin. And its the worse, cause we only go ourselves to blame. My 2 weak points are take out Pizza and Cake.....sometimes i cant resist, and boy to a regret it later! Heres just a suggestion: have you ever considered taking an imodium just for a one night 'cheat out'?
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Everyone is great!
Yeah, Janey, they sure are, aren't they!
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Laura
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Heres just a suggestion: have you ever considered taking an imodium just for a one night 'cheat out'?
Lyndeigh, how'd you know my secret??!! LOL!
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Laura
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I did basically the same thing last week. I had been back on track and feeling so much better since Feb. I went to work and the snacks available in our library that day were chocolate and cookies. So what did I do? I started snacking on both. Hours later, I was rushing home to the bathroom and spent two hours with an attack. I hadn't had an attack like that since stomach flu hit me in Feb. Definitely my fault! It's so hard sometimes, especially when you feel good b/c you think it's ok. Those cramps and D taught me my lesson, too. I walked by chocolate ever since and just kept walking. It's not worth the pain!
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I've done that, too. If I know we're going out to eat, I sometimes worry about how I will feel (naturally causing the IBS to worsen). So many times I've taken immodium before we go just to ensure that I won't have an attack immediately anyway.
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I hear ya!
#63139 - 04/20/04 05:55 PM
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Kree
Reged: 10/08/03
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Dolphin, I know just how you feel. We all do it! As a matter of fact, I'm feeling sick tonight because I pushed the envelope a little too much. I do fine with a little bit of milk chocolate after a nice dinner, so what did I decide to try tonight... a Snickers egg that I got for Easter. Not only was it milk chocolate, but it also contained peanuts (which aren't good for me) and rich, thick caramel. Stupid!! Now I'm regretting it... but the only good thing to come out of this is that I now know rich candies like that DON'T work for me. I'm sure you'll learn from your mistakes, too. We all do.
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