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I haven't been on here in quite a while as many things have been happening in my life which has kept me off the computer. Just wanted to say that as the first of this month I have been IBS free for one year. I was like the rest of you, cramping & suffering for over 10 years. After being on the board & reading Heather's books I've found relief. I'm sure the IBS will always be with me but I'm determined to keep it "inactive". I can't say I do everything that is recommended but do what works for me. I still eat red meat but lots of soluable vegs, such as potatoes, carrots with a few other things thrown in but just couldn't hack the green veggies. I've stayed away from most insoluable fibers as I also have lots of scar tissue from previous surgeries & that combined with the IBS makes it the only way I can stay healthy. I had a colonoscopy & the doctor said I cramped the whole time but everything else was okay in there. The other biggest things to help me was to cut waaay down on fatty foods & to take Benefiber twice a day. Oh yes, giving up carbonated sodas. Best of luck to everyone here. I've had my days just wishing I was dead never thinking this day would come.

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