I had a nice message sent out and I guess it was lost in translation when your post got put on the main message board page. I agree that some posts have been negative. I admit that I am one does not follow the diet 100 percent. I am trying to figure out my trigger foods and I've got it narrowed down well now.
I do think though that the posts about people saying what they can eat(even though it may be a trigger food)is helpful. I found out from another person they have the same tolerance/intolerance as me: we can eat pizza, but not ice cream. Which until I read that thought this was all "in my head." I could not figure out how it's possible to be able to eat pizza, but not ice cream considering dairy is in both.
Needless to say I felt a BIG relief when I read that. I thought, wow, I'm not the only one. I am, however, the only one in my "real" life I know that has IBS. It is very difficult to adapt to the diet while others around me can eat so freely. I think some posters get frustrated by that. But, the diet is very helpful and I think it has made a big difference in my life.
This site is a gift to me from Heather and everyone else. I was truly miserable before this site. If someone's post helps one person, it's worth it. I basically disregard the posts that I can't relate to or that are really off base. I have found many people who are inspirational and I appreciate their suggestions greatly. Here's to a happy tummy!
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