Quote: It almost seems like the d I had got rid of all the bacteria in there so it eliminated my gas.
That is an interesting comment. The way I have always understood bloating was that it was caused by contractions and spasms in the gut. Then some say it is bacterial overgrowth. Some think it is gas producing foods like broccoli. I know doctors consider acute bloating to be a mystery. One thing I don't do is take pep caps before eating. I have considered it and wondered if that would stop the spasms that lead to the bloating. I use pep caps more like immodium and take when I feel cramps and pain.
Today I went shopping all day. I started with french toast with homemade applesauce. Then a workout. Then at 10 I had a banana and a cereal bar. Then I didn't want to buy lunch so I ate the luna bar in my car. At one I still didn't want to try to find something for lunch so I munched on the new MIng Tsai chips at Target (awesome!). I got home at 2:30 and had a flat stomach and no gas! Then I ate leftover meatloaf and rice. Then I got bloat and stinky gas. Was it the food I ate? No, it was having lunch that did it. Everyday after lunch and dinner I get sick, pain, bloat and atrocious gas (it is better if I poop midday if I can do it). I am going to talk to my supervisor tomorrow about munching all day and just having a little something at break and lunch times. This will be inconvenient but I believe it will help.
-------------------- IBS-A for 20 years with terrible bloating and gas. On the diet since April 2004. Remember this from Heather's information pages:
"You absolutely must eat insoluble fiber foods, and as much as safely possible, but within the IBS dietary guidelines. Treat insoluble fiber foods with suitable caution, and you'll be able to enjoy a wide variety of them, in very healthy quantities, without problem." Please eat IF foods!
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