Guest guest Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 I have been SCD for 8 years. I had a colonoscopy last January, and the result was absolutely clear -- no sign of disease process, no sign of diverticulitis. Come back in ten years.This suggests that SCD was a major factor in breaking the generational cycle of gut disorders.Moreover, before my cancer surgery, I was told, "It not if you have wound separation, it's how much. It's not if you have infection, it's how much. It's not if you have (long list of things), it's how much...." Upshot of it was -- I had no infection. No wound separation. None of the other dire things which are apparently "normal" for my type of surgery. In fact, one of the surgeons had a different set of interns in with him every time I saw him, so they could see how an incision of my type OUGHT to heal, instead of the way it usually heals.I love hearing this! =D Peace =)Alyssa 15 yoUC April 2008, dx Sept 2008SCD June 2009 (restarted)No meds! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 At 08:30 AM 11/17/2009, you wrote: Yes, that's probably what's happening...but they won't succeed!! Good for you! <g> — Marilyn New Orleans, Louisiana, USA Undiagnosed IBS since 1976, SCD since 2001 Darn Good SCD Cook No Human Children Shadow & Sunny Longhair Dachshund Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 At 06:41 PM 11/17/2009, you wrote: I love hearing this! =D I love experiencing it! (Well, I could have done without needing surgery, but since I did need it, I'm glad it went as well as it did!) — Marilyn New Orleans, Louisiana, USA Undiagnosed IBS since 1976, SCD since 2001 Darn Good SCD Cook No Human Children Shadow & Sunny Longhair Dachshund Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 My MIL was a tiny lady who never was very interested in food at all. She always said if she could just take a pill at each meal and be done with it, that's what she would like to do. I thought she was nuts at the time (decades ago) but I admit that after acquiring the IBS etc, I've thought many times about the pill idea. It would be so easy! > I wish I didn't have to eat to live.. It would be such an easier > life. LOL. Lol I have thought this so many times =) Peace =) Alyssa 15 yo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 18, 2009 Report Share Posted November 18, 2009 Don't you subtract the fiber from the total carbs to get the " real " number of grams? That would probably make your carb count look a lot less scary! Holly Crohn's SCD 12/01/08 > > According to " Life Without Bread " , they count a " carb unit " as 12 grams of carbs and say ideal is about 6 units. However, for people who are older, or have any medical issues, they suggest starting with 9 units and then gradually going down instead of a drastic restriction. > > After 2 days on fit day, I was amazed at how quickly the carbs add up.I was eating a lot like your mom before SCD.I was also surprised at how easy it was to get enough fiber, as I thought I was not. Prior to SCD, I must have eaten a lot of fiber. > > I expected to be dreaming of really yummy illegals. Can't believe I dreamed of rice! Yes, we have crazy dreams. > > PJ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 18, 2009 Report Share Posted November 18, 2009 I don't know about that on fit day. Actually, I got a portion wrong and that brought me back to a reasonable range when I corrected it. Thanks, PJ > > > > According to " Life Without Bread " , they count a " carb unit " as 12 grams of carbs and say ideal is about 6 units. However, for people who are older, or have any medical issues, they suggest starting with 9 units and then gradually going down instead of a drastic restriction. > > > > After 2 days on fit day, I was amazed at how quickly the carbs add up.I was eating a lot like your mom before SCD.I was also surprised at how easy it was to get enough fiber, as I thought I was not. Prior to SCD, I must have eaten a lot of fiber. > > > > I expected to be dreaming of really yummy illegals. Can't believe I dreamed of rice! Yes, we have crazy dreams. > > > > PJ > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 18, 2009 Report Share Posted November 18, 2009 I read that you need 300g of carbs a day...is this correct?I don't know about that on fit day. Actually, I got a portion wrong and that brought me back to a reasonable range when I corrected it. Thanks,PJ> >> > According to "Life Without Bread", they count a "carb unit" as 12 grams of carbs and say ideal is about 6 units. However, for people who are older, or have any medical issues, they suggest starting with 9 units and then gradually going down instead of a drastic restriction.> > > > After 2 days on fit day, I was amazed at how quickly the carbs add up.I was eating a lot like your mom before SCD.I was also surprised at how easy it was to get enough fiber, as I thought I was not. Prior to SCD, I must have eaten a lot of fiber.> > > > I expected to be dreaming of really yummy illegals. Can't believe I dreamed of rice! Yes, we have crazy dreams.> > > > PJ> >>= Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 18, 2009 Report Share Posted November 18, 2009 At 06:56 PM 11/18/2009, you wrote: I read that you need 300g of carbs a day...is this correct? Where in the world did you find that? 300 grams of carbs would mean 1200 calories from carbs alone. I can't imagine eating that many carbs, myself. — Marilyn New Orleans, Louisiana, USA Undiagnosed IBS since 1976, SCD since 2001 Darn Good SCD Cook No Human Children Shadow & Sunny Longhair Dachshund Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 2009 Report Share Posted November 19, 2009 If you look at the labels on food, for example raisins say that they contain 33g of carbs which converts to 11% of your DV. This would mean that you need 300g to reach about 100%. At 06:56 PM 11/18/2009, you wrote:I read that you need 300g of carbs a day...is this correct?Where in the world did you find that?300 grams of carbs would mean 1200 calories from carbs alone. I can't imagine eating that many carbs, myself. — Marilyn New Orleans, Louisiana, USA Undiagnosed IBS since 1976, SCD since 2001 Darn Good SCD Cook No Human Children Shadow & Sunny Longhair Dachshund = Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 2009 Report Share Posted November 19, 2009 300 g of carbs a day sounds very fast food to me! Like Marilyn, I can't imagine eating that many! I read that you need 300g of carbs a day...is this correct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 2009 Report Share Posted November 19, 2009 At 11:00 AM 11/19/2009, you wrote: If you look at the labels on food, for example raisins say that they contain 33g of carbs which converts to 11% of your DV. This would mean that you need 300g to reach about 100%. Well, the DV of carbs is written by the folks who promulgate the food pyramid... which just happens to be supported by Big Agriculture who supports eating lots of grains and starches and sugar. I rarely eat more than 50-70 grams of carbs a day. — Marilyn New Orleans, Louisiana, USA Undiagnosed IBS since 1976, SCD since 2001 Darn Good SCD Cook No Human Children Shadow & Sunny Longhair Dachshund Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 20, 2009 Report Share Posted November 20, 2009 Marilyn,I read an article that was written by a woman who helped develop the original food pyramid. She was floored when it was actually published. She helped design one where the majority of the food, or the bottom layer, was to be vegetables and fruits with more emphasis on the veggies. Grains were actually lumped in with sugar and at the very top to be used occasionally/sparingly! You bet big Agra had a hand in it just like the dairy industry. I have heard from friends and read that negroes/blacks/Africans (insert your favorite PC term here) have a lactose problem and feel that they are being pressured to consume milk for the 'recommended' calcium intake! Too bad the doctors aren't going to tell them about almonds....Amelia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 20, 2009 Report Share Posted November 20, 2009 Amelia.. Posts like yours justify my being a conspiracy theorist. Thanks, Jodi > > Marilyn, > > I read an article that was written by a woman who helped develop the original food pyramid. She was floored when it was actually published. She helped design one where the majority of the food, or the bottom layer, was to be vegetables and fruits with more emphasis on the veggies. Grains were actually lumped in with sugar and at the very top to be used occasionally/sparingly! You bet big Agra had a hand in it just like the dairy industry. I have heard from friends and read that negroes/blacks/Africans (insert your favorite PC term here) have a lactose problem and feel that they are being pressured to consume milk for the 'recommended' calcium intake! Too bad the doctors aren't going to tell them about almonds.... > > Amelia > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 20, 2009 Report Share Posted November 20, 2009 Jodi, Does this mean we can wear our tinfoil hats together?!!?? ; )Amelia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 20, 2009 Report Share Posted November 20, 2009 Amelia.. Nice.. Fell off of my chair laughing.. Jodi > > Jodi, > > Does this mean we can wear our tinfoil hats together?!!?? ; ) > > Amelia. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 21, 2009 Report Share Posted November 21, 2009 JodiGlad I could be of some use.....Amelia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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