Newbie - Introduction
#75273 - 06/01/04 01:55 PM
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Reged: 06/01/04
Posts: 5
Loc: Houston, TX
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Hi everyone,
I've been lurking for about ten days here and constantly thanking God that I finally found some help.
I've suffered from IBS for 15 years - it began after having my gallbladder removed, although whether there is a connection I'm not sure. At different times I've been a borderline shut-in from it. We're talking The Big D....the "no Immodium will hold me" kind of D.
Anyway, about five years ago I began to follow a mostly vegetarian diet: no red meat or poultry, but occasionally I eat shellfish. For a while this resulted in a drastic improvement, but over the years my dairy intake increased, and, well, you know how *that* story always ends.
My father, being a Sugar Busters/Atkins devotee, has always insisted that "white carbs" were the root of my bowel problems. I made the switch to whole grain pasta, etc, and stock in toilet paper skyrocketed. I was soley responsible for any known TP shortages, thanks to whole wheat spaghetti.
I also have PCOS and am trying to lose weight, so I put myself on a raw veggie diet about a month ago. This brought on The Mother Of All Attacks. It was like my intestines were waging a shock and awe campaign against me for subjecting them to salad, cheese, and oily dressings. This went on for three weeks. Then I found this site.
I am now *stable* thanks to soluable fiber, no dairy, no eggs, and no raw veggies. I've given up my addiction to diet soda and replaced it with water. I can't even begin to convey with mere words what it's like to be out of pain and to feel normal. I'm essentially eating a vegan diet at this point, with allowances made for shellfish. I don't seem to have a problem tolerating the Veggie Shreds cheeses, although I know they're not 100% strictly dairy free. I plan to make Kree's mac 'n cheese for dinner tonight with some of their chedder shreds.
Long post, huh? Anyway, I just wanted to say thanks to all of you for sharing your tips and ideas and suggestions. It saved me from taking up permanent residence in the bathroom.
-- Aletha
Age 30, Houston TX
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Hi Aletha-
Welcome from another newbie. Isnt it nice to find a place where it all makes sense? I am so happy you are stable- and so quickly. Its a great place here- isnt it?
Jill
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Hi Aletha,
Welcome, I am from Houston, too. The Clear Lake area. Is is hot enough for you??  The humidity is absolutely awful, my air conditioning is running non-stop! Happy to see that you seem to be stable now. I have been stable for a couple of weeks, too, and it is wonderful. This is a great site for help and advice and even some fun. 
Barbie
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welcome Newbie!
this site is a dream come true! Like you, I was trying all the raw veggies and whole grain foods, ouch..the bloating and cramps...These people are wonderful!!
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welcome to the boards. glad you're finding relief. amazing how quickly eating right can make a difference! may not be perfect, but it sure has an impact, eh?
don't worry about the long post- we like to learn about newbies and besides, that's not long at all! now I can write a long post....
but i'll spare you that right now. welcome aboard!
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Hi Aletha! I love your screen name/number! I can hear the song in my head right now. I am also in Texas. Just an hour north of Houston, on Lake Livingston. I am 31. I know you'll find lots of comfort, support, friendly people and LOADS of information here. Welcome!
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Welcome, Aletha!! Sorry you need to be here, but SO GLAD you found us! Glad to hear the diet is already helping.
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Laura
Keep it simple!
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Welcome aboard, Im Tanya, your story sounds just like mine,I too developed IBS after i had gallbladder surgery(4wks after a c-section delivery),that was almost 13 years ago now.I think im finally learning how to deal with it and this website has been great!!!
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I now have that song running through my head! What a flashback(don't want to date myself too much)!!!! My father is on the same diet "kick" as your dad. I just know that Heather's diet has helped me so much. Glad you found us! And if you caused TP shortages in Texas I was the guilty party in Eastern Penna! Thank God we don't have to use an outhouse and the Sears catalog!!! 
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I've had that song in my head all day now! 
I was singing it to myself at work and I think I got some strange looks.
Welcome to the boards!
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