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Hi,
My name is Mary and I have been suffering with IBS on and off for many years, but was told there was nothing that could be done. Then within the last 3 years my IBS got so bad the doctors first thought I needed to have my gallbladder removed. Just days before the surgery, I was told they didn't think it was my gallbladder - so after many test I was told it was IBS. I never had experienced it this bad. I would have extremely bad cramps that knocked the breath out of me and would double up with pain. This would be followed by D almost instantly. So it affected my work, social life, everything. I would often not eat so I could go to work. I could only eat rice and chicken broth forever, was put on medication and slowly with the help of a nutritionist was able to eat boiled chicken, rice, mango. I lost 50 lbs. The IBS calmed down about a year ago. Now it is back - almost as bad because I started a diet that (not known to me) was filled with fiber and sugars that made me sooo sick! I had to stop the diet. I was at the store today - so angry that I couldn't eat anything and I was sick and tired of the same old food. When I got home I was checking the web for lists of foods I might be able to eat when I came across this website. What a blessing!!! I've read almost everything on this site and am excited for the first time in a long time.
This all makes so much sense to me now. I can't wait to start using this new information and the recipes. Thanks for listening (or reading). Although friends and family are trying to be helpful, they have no idea what I go through.
I feel so much better,
Mary

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