Dear C,
I'm sorry that you are going through this at such a young age. You're right -- it's VERY unfair! I didn't begin suffering until I was in my 40's; at least I had a normal young life. You SHOULD be able to go out with your friends and have fun and do stuff they do -- and eat stuff they eat. Unfortunately, life dealt you a lousy hand. Now you have to live with it.
However, "that which you survive only makes you stronger." This awful problem you have WILL make you stronger. The way you handle it will determine your character. It's not going to be easy, as you've already discovered, but you're young, you have twice the energy of us old farts, YOU CAN DO THIS!
After starting something new, like a SFS, your body is going to wonder, "what the hell has she put down me -- and what am I supposed to do with it?!" It's going to take awhile before you see any results. Obviously your body decided to hold onto all your poop. Oh great. "Just when we were getting used to the Zelnorm, she throws down this damn Benefiber!" Give your body a chance.
Also, lighten up on yourself. You can socialize as much as you want -- LATER. Tell your parents that your body needs a little time to adjust to the new supplements you're giving it, which means you need to just "chill out" awhile. They'll understand. Ask them, CALMLY, to please be a little understanding of your situation, and that you will come around once you get stable.
And you will get stable. It took me a long time too.
Meanwhile, have you introduced any insolubles into your diet yet? I've talked about this before, but blueberries really make me poop. I'm not a C -- I'm a D -- and I really love these things (blueberries I'm talkin' about here), but I have to limit my portion because they'll really do a number on me. How about trying a blueberry smoothie? Toss a banana in a blender, add some soy yogurt or soy milk (I prefer soy "ice cream"), and some fresh (or frozen) blueberries. Maybe even a little honey. YUMMMMMMM.
If that doesn't make you poop, then fix some vegetable soup. Buy a can of chicken stock, chop up your favorite veggies, and throw them in the stock. Simmer for about a half hour. Them's poopin' foods!
Hope you feel better soon -- and remember, go easy on yourself.
Bev
BTW, vent all you want, Girlfriend! We're here to listen.
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