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I really feel for you with all the good intentioned people giving you diet advice. My friends were upset that I found IBS related information online. Well guess what...it's the ONLY information that EVER relieved all my pain and in a few weeks changed my constant D to a comfortable once in awhile attack, to pretty stable at this point. Look at the food diary's that some people give in the "fitness room"..that may give you some ideas. Print out Heather's "cheat sheet" (sorry I don't know how to lead you to it directly but it is in the basic web pages.) Or do a search of "cheat sheet" on these boards. Find a way to stop listening to ALL the people who are giving you conflicting advice and find your own way to healing!!!
Just MHO

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My husband is a diabetic and the dietitian told us that it doesn't matter if his daily carb allowance comes from a candy bar or pasta. He eats good nutritious foods and has a snack with sugar. It is the total number he takes in at each meal and snack. Eating healthy doesn't mean never having sugar in whatever form you choose.
I have lost 28 pounds since May and I eat sugar every day in one form or another, it is not the primary component of my daily intake. I keep my calories around 1200 and only 20-25% fat. I am 5' and weighed 198..not good. I feel really good on this diet and when I have a little side trip (eating the trigger foods) I immediately find my way back to sanity!!!

Good luck and just do what makes YOU feel better, your loved ones who may not have a clue about IBS.

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Franny
IBS/D
Celiac

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