Funny how body image follows you through life. This has been an issue with me for years...I've just recently lost quite an amount of weight (35 lbs.), but my tummy hasn't gotten any smaller. I know it's because of the IBS...my butt and legs are fairly slim, but my stomach hasn't changed size much. Since I'm built fairly straight-up-and-down, like my Dad's side of the family, I don't aspire to the wasp-waisted look, and that's okay with me. But it took until now to make my peace with this, and to realize and accept that because of the IBS, my tummy will probably never be really small, or flat. I guess I can honestly say, the older I get, thank heaven for elastic wasitbands!! Anything for comfort; never mind appearance!! Since I've suffered with IBS my entire life and am now looking at 50 fairly soon, I guess this is a pretty big step in personal growth. Interesting. Sorry to ramble on; I'm fairly new to this board, and hope to hear any input on this subject from anyone else out there. Heather, thanks SO MUCH for all your info and work on IBS...I'd be lost without it, and without this website/board. Take care, everyone.
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