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Posted 10/9/2014 11:28 PM (GMT 0)
It's been nine days since my doctor ordered me gluten free and FODMAP free, with pretty much zero support network. I'm trying to follow all the information I'm taking in, but in the end, everything I cook is bland and lifeless. I'm not a good cook. Everyone's getting frustrated with hearing me say "I can't eat that", including myself. Today I left the grocery store in tears - empty handed - because I can't find anything to eat.

Meat and veg, meat and veg, meat and veg. I'm getting sick of it. I don't even like meat! High protein, low fiber - ugh!

Friends, what am I supposed to do? I'm trying my hardest but I'm so close to giving up because I'm just sick of eating the same things my limited cooking abilities and limited list of foods can provide.

I asked my partner if tomorrow I could go to Whole Foods and/or Trader Joe's, to find more gluten free and dairy free, options, and the answer I got was a "maybe". ARG! Just adds to my frustration....

Sorry for venting, but nobody here understands the limitations and pain I'm dealing with.
Posted 10/10/2014 3:13 AM (GMT 0)
I'm sorry your going through this and don't seem to have a good support structure. I don't like cooking very often, so I find it helpful to have foods I like around. Maybe do some research into the different foods that work for your diet and list all the ones that you like (as many as you can). That might help make it easier and give you a clearer plan when grocery shopping. I hope it gets better!
Posted 10/13/2014 10:05 PM (GMT 0)
Hi i totally understand your frustration, it pants! Have you tried VSL3 or Symprove. It helped me. Good luck
Posted 10/14/2014 2:18 AM (GMT 0)
I've stood in front of my pantry and fridge and couldn't find what I wanted to eat either.
Those without food problems are so lucky, no thinking involved, just grab and go. Whereas we with IBS cannot eat without being mindful. I hate being mindful, just want to stuff my face and bliss out haha.

My "bad" food list is so long it's ridiculous but what can I do, my gut rules. Yes I go off the rails about once a week and the punishment makes me think twice the next time.

I've made a list of the desserts my gut allows, small list but better than nothing. Glutino crackers, Gin Gin ginger candies, Udi's gluten-free white bread toasted with butter, white chocolate. I have gluten-free flour mix to make baked goods like cupcakes and cookies.

Make a list of what you can eat. Get some allergy type cookbooks out of the library and start planning ahead for fun food. There are lots of cookbooks specializing in restricted diets.

If you can eat FODMAP's you have a bigger "good" list of food than I do. Enjoy.
Posted 10/19/2014 4:45 PM (GMT 0)
Don't worry. There are so many things you can still eat. Check out Danielle walkers' "against all grain" cookbook. www.alldayidreamaboutfood.com has some really great recipes. Everything I've made of hers has been amazing. Wheat belly 30 minute cookbook has a lot of easy, quick recipes too. Also, try buying a spiralizer like this one so you can make pasta out of zucchini, etc... The possibilities are endless.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00IIVRB3W?pc_redir=1413332226&robot_redir=1

The other tip is to forget about all that junk labeled gluten free at the grocery store. For sandwich bread I get a big piece of whole leaf lettuce and stuff it with tuna or egg salad, roll it up and eat it like a sandwich. Don't expect to get much help from anyone except yourself. Now go get a Pinterest account and start pinning recipes!
Posted 10/23/2014 9:17 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Dayglo and readers,
I know how you feel because I had C-Diff for 3 months and had to have a limited (probiotic) diet. It's funny that I never eat fruit and really didn't care for it but since I was sick, I'm hooked on yogurt, apples, pears, and fruits which I guess is a good thing. Also I've been buying some of these items off of a web site called Healthy World. One of the things I am trying now is the prophyllite clay and Saccharomyces Boulardii. Both of these are supposed to be good for the digestive immune system. I figured from all the drugs I tried in the 70's, why not try something that's supposed to be good for me? LOL... Anyway, here's the link on that site if you want to browse through it. If you try any of them, please let me know what it was, post it and let me know if any helped you. Also I've included a link from Stanford Health Center Nutrition Services for a FODMAP diet menu. This might help you broaden your food spectrum. If the link is not active, in case you don't know this little trick, you can do this instead of having to write it all down> click and hold the left mouse drag it across the link, then right click in the highlighted blue, then click copy from the menu, left click inside of the address box at the top, then right click in the address box to the menu pop up and select paste. Good luck and take care.

THE SACCHAROMYCES.... You may be able to find this locally for cheaper.

http://stanfordhealthcare.org/content/dam/SHC/for-patients-component/programs-services/clinical-nutrition-services/docs/pdf-lowfodmapdiet.pdf

THE CLAY
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http://www.vitalityherbsandclay.com/index.php? option=com_virtuemart&page=shop.browse&category_id=273&Itemid=53

http://www.healthyworldstore.com/category-s/71.htm
Posted 10/23/2014 9:49 PM (GMT 0)
Daygo, I forgot to say that before you try any of the products, check with your doctor first to make sure this doesn't hinder what you are trying to do.
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