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Don't worry, there'll be plenty of time to add things later. I kept my bland diet for 6 weeks before adding things one at a time, but I got sick right away from adding the wrong things. Don't take this time for granted!! You're NOT SICK!

You have your rest of your life to eat. Why not try this for a while. Don't be depressed about not having salads. Salads?! Come on. Are they worth digesting on the bathroom floor? You've had enough salad. You're not missing anything.

First you get yourself *really* stable. Then you add one food at a time to see how far you can push the envelope. Then you take imodium to eat the foods you really want to have. But you don't push it, cos you'll end up right back where you started. It's a dance. Give your stable diet a chance. The long-term result is really beautiful, with you going out and taking part in the life you've been missing.

It's really easy to say "I'm cured!" and slip back into your old ways. No one throws you a party when your bowels don't go out.

Keep it up!! You're doing great!!

~nelly~

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