Jordy, I'll try to answer all your questions to the best of my ability although Im new to this, so don't be shy to tell me I wasn't clear or you need more info. My friend is telling me this and she has crohns disease. Yes, she believes that eventually one can resume normal eating habits (I suspect though that certain foods will remain no nos, but at least we'll know which they are.)At this point our bodies are so traumatized from our IBS symptoms that we have to work on both fronts. eliminating all possible triggers for 2 weeks (IBSers only. IBDs for at least a year) and then slowly, methodically introducing new foods. But also eliminating anything that doesnt feel right as we go along even in the first 2 weeks. for instance I was eating the almond crackers & cookies and I had gas that evening, so I'm eliminating anything baked with almond flour. I put all ingredients and cookies that I bought in the freezer for now. I'm certain I'll be able to eat it at a later date. I know it's not an easy diet. I live with my parents now and my mom is so helpful, this makes things so much easier for me. I also have this friend that did this diet and is feeling wonderful now. I have to ask her if she is on a basically normal diet now, I know she hasn't taken Dr. Sarno's course and I think she thinks she should but can't afford it and probably believes she'd be special diet free if she would. not sure though, so don't quote me. IBS people, according to my friend should be able to start introducing new foods after 2 weeks and the body will tell us if it's something we cant tolerate. This would then make this food a no no for probably ever, but at least we will know to stay away and we'll be ok. My friend is suggesting that I don't take any probiotics now. This doesnt mean that we wont add it to my diet at a later time. She's trying to get my body to talk to me and since probiotics helps us, we might not get the response we're looking for. I dropped Acacia on my own because I was so gassy. I'm no longer gassy in that way. This doesnt mean that I have no gas ever, but at least now I can go to work and not have to hold it in ALL day! I don't know if she's still following the diet but I suspect she is. We haven't had time to discuss her as we are working on me. But I'll ask her. She did tell me she has a piece of cake (pistachio, yummy) and mint tea every morning so I suspect she is. Meantime on day three, I'm still going to the bathroom too often-not D but still not the best consistency, but I'm keeping my spirits and hopes up. I wasn't comfortable with the bread/sugar thing. My mind says-unhealthy, if you know what I mean. But this is such a personal decision it's hard to even discuss it with others because everyone sort of customizes their own diet for themselves. But I'll be more than happy to keep you posted on my progress and answer any questions you have.. hugs Sarah T
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