Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Re: help for my daughter!

I wish this board had been around when I was diagnosed for my dear mum! It's very good of you to help her. I know my mum was at her wits end a lot when I was a teen and being diagnosed.

For protein, you daughter can also try nut butters - peanut, almond, etc in small quantites.
I had to eliminate all meats and seafood for a while, but I'm back to chicken - white meat only, shrimp, and snow crab. I also use a lot of soy milk for cooking with, but I don't just drink a glass outright as it bothers me sometimes too.
My best suggestion is for your daughter to start with "what to eat when you can't eat anything" or the Soluable fibre (SF) diet. And no, don't worry she will not put on a lot of weight eating all these carbs. I've been strictly following the diet for several years and in the course of the last 2 or so lost 45 lbs.

Sample diet for your daughter:

Breakfasts:
Instant oatmeal - watch for ones with milk - avoid dairy!
Banana
French or Sour Dough toast with some peanut butter

Lunch:
French or Sour Dough bread with some roasted chicken breast
White rice
Potatoes or sweet potatoes

Supper:
Pasta noodles with tomato sauce (if she can tolerate it)
Rice
Potatoes or Sweet Potatoes
Summer or acorn squash (remember, the more mashable the vegetable, the easier to digest)
Protein? Chicken breast, crab meat, tofu.

Snacks (I live on snacks throughout the day!)
Pretzels
Luna Bars
Rice crackers
Fat free Pringles
Bananas

For a while, it will be very difficult to decide what to make, but once she is more stable, it will be easier. I'm back up to eating all kinds of veggies, even small salads. I still avoid dairy like the plague and don't even consider red meat or pork as food options.

You've come to the right place. The board is extremely supportive and we have lots of very helpful, caring people.

All the best for you Mom, and your daughter too.

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Cassandra

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