I have had two of the household pets die in the past 6 months (one IN MY ARMS!) because nobody took them to the vet (yes, including me  ). My job is so stressful that I am seeking new employment. I have had to stand up to my father and his overbearing wife over numerous family issues where, in the past, I would've stuck my head in the sand and suffered and it would've gone right to my guts
My girlfriend (Vicki)'s dad lives at the desert over 100 miles away. Alone. In the desert. And has emphysema. He can barely raise his voice to say 'Dangit' over smacking a thumb with the hammer. But he continues to live out there by himself and work on his creepy little projects. And smoke. And heave. And pant. And throw out his back. And so much more, my friends. I don't want Vicki to have her pop die in her arms because noone will take HIM to the doctor...
But anyway....<<long cleansing breath>>...I have given EFI another chance. I have been very carefully planning my meals and snacks around EFI since 05 Jan 2007. I drink my green/peppermint tea blend religiously (I like it chilled, actually!) and have just ordered a canister each of PMint and Fennel Tummy Teas in the big bags; I snack on honeycomb and fat-free saltines; I cuddle with my (living) pets like they are my own children.
I have been dabbling with EFI for a year now and think I have finally figured out something that is working for me. And am willing to keep trying, improving, progressing. I used to just bitch and moan and give up after a month...
Maybe this post is hellaciously long. And I'm sorry for that. But my point is: I have been 'dealing with IBS' for a very long time. But now I am LIVING with IBS. I have even lost 3 pounds! I'm only a little bloaty sometimes and it goes away without much hassle after some more PMint tea. I can't wait to get my Fennel tea. I may never be bloated again! Wow <<insert shock and awe here>>.
What an amazing journey this month has been.
Thank you, Heather; and to all for your many, many helpful posts. Stress!? Bring it on!! I'll make an extra cuppa tea! 
Cheers!
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