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id definitely say c is worse. ive been so bloated people have asked me when i was due. then i of course had a lot of explainin to do. im grateful for any bowel movement whatever the form even if it means running to the bathroom
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#45015 - 02/14/04 03:45 PM
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Kandee
Reged: 05/22/03
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Loc: USA, Southern California
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Jamie,
I'd forgotten you were a pilot. What do you fly, a DeHaviland? Caribou?
My hubby is a retired pilot (USAF)and says Canada had some awesome STOL aircraft.
Having a GPS is a great idea as a plane backup, not to mention bathroom locations!
Don't know why I even made that original mention of a GPS. Guess I was just thinking that if I were a "D" and I knew where I was going I'd want all the bathroom locations programed in. Being a "C" I just have to worry about always having enuf fiber along, in fact more than normal doses since travel always backs me up more than usual.
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#45096 - 02/15/04 12:12 PM
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JBI
Reged: 01/25/04
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Loc: BC, Canada
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Kandee,
I used to fly as a co-pilot on a Cessna Conquest that was used as an Air Ambulance. Now I fly little single engine 6 and 8 seater Cessna's doing charter flights. Mostly 'Bush' flying to all the Isolated Native Reserves up north. It's definitely fun and challenging.
What planes did your husband fly?
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#45100 - 02/15/04 12:47 PM
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Kandee
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Jamie,
Your job indeed sounds fun and challenging. Bush piloting I understand is the only way to keep it exciting. It's to bad you have to deal with the IBS at the same time. (Planning, planning, planning?)
Planes hubby flew:
B-52's, HH-3, UH-1, North American Sabreliner...
He flew HH-3E's rescue in Viet Nam (Jolly Green Giants) and trained Special Operations rescue pilots world wide.
His pilot career spanned 28 years, and I swear would pay them if he could still fly.
Me? I just fly my broom now and then 
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I guess I think IBS-C is worse because...
1) It's all STUCK inside you... food moves and gurgles (loudly) and when it moves it causes more discomfort.
2) Bloating... wow, it's hard to find clothes you want to go out in public in
3) Gas... not to sound gross... but either you can't pass the gas (horrible) or your flactulance smell HORRID... you have to be really careful, it's like dropping a BOMB!
4) You gain weight easier... just trust me on this
5) Sometimes the mixture of food in your stomach makes it hurt so bad it's just undescribable. I feel like I'm in a constant state of discomfort. My friends might ask me how I am doing-- if I feel okay... I don't know what it feels like to feel okay... I don't know what normal feels like anymore  I just say could be better or could be worse... ya know?
Of course, if I had IBS-D, I'd have my own set of reason why it's worse. I haven't experienced IBS-D, so I can't say for sure whether it's worse. I think we are all up a "something" crick without a paddle (other than this diet, Heather, and every other supportive person on this site:)). And I know this is horrible, but I sometimes wish I had IBS-D, or knew how to turn my IBS-C into IBS-D, just so I could get this food out of me Oh well, I guess if it was the other way around, I'd wish for the opposite.
It's just my opinion/view though...
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I can tell each and every one of you why C is better to have than D. After having a nice breakfast with people you hardly know, you go to the airport to fly home and all of a sudden you just start "emptying out". No warning, no cramps, no spasms, no control. No way would I choose D over C. Feel fortunate if you have C, at least you have it inside and not outside.
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Wow, my eyes are actually tearing up reading these responses. I wish we could all be healed of this!! I am a "D". I think it is worse being "D". I had to quit working a year ago because of it! Also with "D", one is more likely to become dehydrated and malnoursihed quicker. I am so tired of my GI tract. I would give just about anything to be normal again. I have been doing Heather's IBS diet and it has improved. The hard thing is not knowing when I'm going to be bombed with an attack! I have missed my own birthday party, family camping trips, trips home to California, working...the list goes on.
Edited by Aunie (02/17/04 02:44 PM)
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I am a prominent D person, however the D doesn't bother me as long as I don't have all the pain, nausea, labor pains, vomiting from the pain, etc., however I do find after an episode of D, which can last 5-6 times a night or 5-6 days in a row, I become C, I don't get really uncomfortable with the C unless 3-4 days has gone by, than I start to panic. I feel everyone's pain, I had to quit my job, due to my D and stress last August. I only work the nursing pool, which is nice. But as someone else said, just to sit down at eat what I really want to and live through it......What a dream. Good Luck everyone.
Cheryl
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DX: w/ Multiple Sclerosis 3/10
I can do all things through Christ who strenghtens me. Phil 4:13
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I'd have to say D! And I agree with the others who have said the worst part of it is not being near a bathroom. But actually the worst part is for those of us who suffer with the incontinence issue D is incredibly awful. There are many days I wished I was C. I'm sure in reality each is equally awful but I think we each think the other side has it easier. On my really bad days I would take a puzzle book into the bathroom and get through six or seven crosswords. I keep novels in the bathroom too! And you don't dare leave the house. I missed so many things due to my D. Yes, I have the cramping and stuff too! That's my two cents.
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