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I was in complete denial about 3 months ago about going back on the diet...I was on the diet for about year and then when I got pregnant I was in "remission" and stopped the diet. It was so tough to get back on it.
I had trouble giving up milk and dairy the most. But finally when I couldn't even go to the grocery store without having an attack I gave in. I have been on the diet for about 1 1/2 months now and I feel so much better.
I get it's a matter of weighing it out for yourself. If you eat safely all day and choose to have a few drinks at night, there's no saying it might affect you. I know for me alcohol was a major trigger. I can't even go anywhere without having an attack after ONE drink so I swear off it. If you can drink though try it.
I wish you good luck. With no alcohol and the diet. PS - Smoking is a trigger too and I haven't given that up so don't think I'm some kinda goody goody or anything LOL
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I'm having a bad day cause of a small bowel x-ray I got this morning, so I said "excellent!" and had a rum and coke this evening, cause I don't think I'm going to make things worse than they already are!
I don't usually drink when I'm stable though. And the THOUGHT of beer make my tummy grumble,so unfortunately I probalby won't be drinking that again for a long while!
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I have rules for alcohol, but it doesn't involve an outright ban. I did give up beer - the bloating from it is just awful and I was happy to find the source of that and eliminate it from here forward. I also have trouble with sour mix. But most weekends, I do still end up having a drink or two, after a meal. I drink a glass or wine here and there, Bailey's (dairy - really bad - but I LOVE the stuff), and vodka martinis of various sorts are yummy too. I tend to sip at my drinks - like nursing allong one drink while my freinds go through three or four in the same period. So as you can see, everyone has different rules - you just have to see where the lines fall for you. Just make sure that you decide based on how YOU feel and not the peer pressure thing!
Good luck!
Min
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Nelly - I can't believe you had shots on your birtday!!! After talking to you a few days before you really sounded out of it - so I'm glad you could still have fun. I say this partially out of admiration and partially out of sheer confoundedness though! I felt bad for you when you said it was gonna be your birthday and you were still feeling so lousy - but I'm glad you could make the best of it! So it wasn't safe and all - as you seemed to express - "safe, schmafe!" birthdays are quality of life occasions and a girl has to have her priorities! I think sometime soon here we should find another such occasion (even if we have to make one up) and go have a drink or two somewhere in town! Glad to see you back on the boards and putting smiles on our faces again! Hope your face is smiling big as well.
Min
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Don't miss it at all! Now coffee and soda, those I miss. 
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Constipation, pain prodominent,cramps, spasms and bloat!
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Smoking's a trigger?? AHH. So many things are a trigger. I haven't started the diet yet, Im planning to in June or July, but I just wanted to get stable for this weekend, so I can have a decent time without worrying about my horrible bloating. I hope it works. I really do. Although I have no experience. But you guys make it easier. 
I might try a Cape cod, or straight vodka with water, because it is a grad party. And I do agree with Nelly's statement about special occasions. But I just hope it won't end in disaster.
I made plans to eat safe foods starting tomorrow, hoping that I will be fine for the party. (Friday night)
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Well, I know everyone has their thing, but I can drink large quantities and often and rarely get sick from it. But, give me one bite of ice cream and you won't see me for a month. But, it took a long time of getting myself stable to be able to indulge as I do. Being twenty one I party every weekend, and am usually ok, but I know that I am the rare IBSer in this way. BUT, I stay away from beer, that is instant sickness. Oh, how do I miss beer.. 
I also can feel ill from rum it seems, but sometimes I take the chance. usually if istick to about two shots I am ok on them. Soco and lime is usually what my friends get.
I got sick from a magerita not too long ago, but it was on an empty stomach and I had alot of edamame without enough Soluble fiber the night before.
Cape cod? isn't that vodka and cranberry? That is what I get anytime I go out to the bar. Safest drink for me. At home, I either put vodka in RX stress Arizona ice tea (caffeine free), or drink white wine (chardonnay or pinot grigio). I always make sure I eat before I drink, and something that does not have much insoluble fiber or veggies. Sometimes I will make it a soft pretzel for dinner if I am extra cautious.
Anytime I get sick from alcohol though, it is D, and I know you said you are a C, so I do not know if those were good suggestions for you.
Just remember, no alcohol is safe, and weigh the risk factor before you drink. Also make sure to drink responsibly!
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I did go out and must say, I did have shots (shooters, actually, so they WERE mixed!) for my bday celebration last weekend. Dude, after the month I had, I viewed it with mostly a "go ahead, do your worst to me, I've been through it ALL" mentality!
I literally went out with a giant bag full of all kinds of Imodium INCLUDING a giant bottle of the liquid AD kind.  And I made it through alive!
Funny story, just came back from lunch with BF at the same place, and the waitress (whom I didn't recognize) saw me and said, "Oh, you're the BIRTHDAY girl!" My BF just LOOKED at me across the table and shook his head. He said, "Hm, you must have made quite an impression...!" Tee heee.
Yeah, Min, I think the bottom line on this one is I wanted to remember April as my bday month, not as The Time I Spent in the Hospital and Sick in Bed for 3 1/2 Weeks Month. Nice to be able to put my stamp on history and not have my stomach write it all by itself!
~nelly~ Still the birthday girl!!!
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Hi Alli,
I have mixed feelings on this subject.
My IBS is in remission (thank GOD!), and I don't drink anymore. Before my IBS I used to enjoy a Jack or two (sometimes even three). When I came down with IBS, it was hard to give up my beloved drink, but I was desperate to rid myself of my horrendous IBS attacks, so I did anything and everything, sticking strictly to the diet. After awhile on the diet, I slowly added into my diet one Jack -- just ONE -- preceded by a soluble fiber and a soluble fiber with the drink. I found that the booze calmed down my tummy muscles, actually being very soothing. However, two Jacks were a definite no-no; the second one caused big problems.
Then, as my IBS began to diminish, and my attacks became fewer and fewer, I discovered I didn't like the Jack after all. (All the old-timers in here who know me well won't believe this, but it's true.) I didn't like the feeling of being high, opting instead for total control.
Now, whenever we go to a restaurant, I order something much milder -- a screw driver, vodka collins, something that hardly hits me at all -- and I like the tiny little buzz I get instead of the HIGH from the strong Jack.
Here's my suggestion: if you're gonna drink, limit it to one drink, no more, and just sip it. Order a glass of water to drink with it, and be sure to have that bread or roll or crackers beforehand, and maybe even some afterwards. An Equalactin would also help!
Good luck,
Bev
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