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#298669 - 02/01/07 12:35 PM
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kimberlyj
Reged: 12/11/06
Posts: 34
Loc: Tampa, Florida
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Just thought id post since i havent been on in awhile. I am an IBS-C and just recently started having bad attacks after a nine year lull. I believe stress was the major factor. BUt thanks to this site I believe that eating this way greatly reduced my pain and episodes. I lost 5 pounds during this time but just recently put 3 back on. I am currently incorporating insoluble fiber back into my diet after eating none. I have already been eating cooked vegies, tomato sauce, and fruit smoothies which accounts for some IF but I dont know how much to get and the safest way to get it. I like to eat fresh fruit and vegies but am afraid to try. I would consider myself stable, since I only use Bentyl as a preventative. Any suggestions? Or should I just stay away from fresh fruit, and vegies like salad?(I have eaten a salad after a good SF meal and beleive i had no problems)
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You should definitely have those fruits and veggies. Work them in to your diet a little at a time (and only one at a time so that if something does cause problems you'll know what food did it) along with a good SF base. There have been discussions about safe fruits and vegetables on here before. If you do a search for safe veggies or safe fruits they should come up.
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Re: update
#298821 - 02/03/07 04:25 PM
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line415
Reged: 09/09/06
Posts: 976
Loc: New Jersey
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Yes, I agree. You definitely need the fruits and veggies. Try smoothies (I do banana/blueberry/strawberry almost daily) with a little milk replacement or water) or try applesauce or canned peaches not in heavy syrup. Veggies are a bit tougher...make sure they are REALLY soft so they'll be easier to digest and just eat a small amount with SF. I know it's scary but just take it slowly and try one thing at a time. You will be healthier for it and your digestive system will adjust if you do it carefully.
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Then IBS-A, Now a transformed slightly C
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