Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Fecal Fat Test-Can I Get Through It?

Not exacty a diet related question-but close. As some of you may know, I've been showing some improvement on this diet but not enough. I'm also currently increasing my fiber supplement, but it's too soon to know the results. Long story short-I went to the GI today. He's having a concern due to the fact that I've lost 15 lbs over the last two months. My upper GI test was negative. Next thing he wants me to do is something called a "fecal fat test". This tests for "steatorrhea" or excess fat in stool. Best as I can find out, the underlying problem could be malabsorption. Now, here's the problem. This test requires 3 days on a HIGH fat diet. I'm talking 99-100 grams of fat PER DAY! OUCH! Now, how in the world would I get through this without being sick the entire time?? I won't go into details, but part of what you have to drink is 2 cups WHOLE milk. OMG! Anyone else had to do this who has any advice/suggestions? I swear-I've never been so scared! TIA.

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