Re: Ate out yesterday, bled today

[Guest guest]

Andy,Don't feel bad, i've made plenty of oopsies. I'm sure we all have.It takes a long time to re-learn what you can/can't eat. Especially when you can't take the time to explain everything to someone beforehand. I always say I have allergies.-UC - 1+ yearsSCD - 7 months 100% strict and 4 months restricted diet.Asacol - 5 pills a dayTo: BTVC-SCD From: andy.thestud@...Date: Tue, 16 Mar 2010 17:08:33 +0000Subject: Re: Ate out yesterday, bled today

Hi guys-

Thanks a lot for the replies.

I can't imagine I screwed it up with the Mozzarella cheese. Stupid me!

Regarding chicken, they said it was not marinated, it was just cooked with its own juice. I guess I just need to avoid chicken too Its going to be just grilled fish and steak then.

I still feel tender, hope I get better before we head out to Austin for the South by Southwest music festival for the Spring break!

-Andy.

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[Guest guest]

More update.

After one day of eating at home and no bleeding, I ventured out to Ruth's Chris

Steakhouse. I had their petite fillet and steamed asparagus, all of their

ingredients and method of preparations sounded legal.

Some bleeding this morning. Any thing illegal here?

Though I have beef patties, I have never had a whole steak and so many

asparagus. COuld that be the reason?

Man, sometimes I feel life sucks so much that we can't even enjoy normal, simple

pleasures of going out with a friend for a meal

-Andy

[Guest guest]

are you sure you don't have any fissures that could be bleeding in the anal

area? the reason why I ask is that the bleeding could be coming from that and

not internally and that would mean its not the food that caused it. Mozarella is

not legal though...hope you have fun with you friend this weekend regardless!!!!

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>

> Hi-

>

> For last 4 months, I have been strict SCD. I did eat out a couple of times,

but that was grilled meat and veggies (SCD legal) with no problems.

>

> Yesterday, at an upscale restaurant, I ventured into eating Roasted chicken

and pan-roasted zucchini; and a tad bit of Mozzarella cheese with basil pesto. I

asked the waitress specific questions and it all sounded legal.

>

> Also, I had my SCD yogurt which is 2.5 weeks old.

>

> This morning, though I had firm stools, I had quite a bit of fresh blood that

I have not seen in 4 months.

>

> This means two things: (1) SCD indeed has put things under control; (2) Should

be very careful.

>

> I was wondering what caused it: (i) roasted chicken; (2) mozzarella; (3)

zucchini; (4) basil/pesto; or (5) 2.5-week old yogurt?

>

> Also, I plan to eat my regular SCD food and see if the bleeding stops. Else, I

have to go back to Intro That'll be sad because I have a friend visiting this

week and we plan to have some fun.

>

> Thoughts appreciated.

> -Andy.

>

[Guest guest]

This is very common. Most people/restaurants seem to think any semi-solid

yellow fatty thing is " butter " so they will assure you

sincerely that yes, this is " butter " . And it's not. This

happens on all levels. Many years ago when I was merely battling

hypoglycemia, we were at a restaurant and I explained that I had to have

PLAIN rice. I was assured the rice was plain. When it came it had

all kinds of unidentifiable " stuff " in it and flecks of other

stuff. I protested that I had ordered plain rice and the waitress said

indignantly that this WAS plain rice. Non-plain rice to her meant

gravy on it. We have to watch every little thing!

Andy, I'm sure it is butter but they call it a rub which might

include other seasoning ingredients. Ron

[Guest guest]

That steakhouse is very nice and should be able to accommodate special requests.

Before I eat out (which has been rare), I always e mail ahead of time or talk to

the manager to see what ingredients are in the items and what is " safe " for me

to order off the menu. It saves a bit of explaining at the time of ordering.

Often the waiter/waitress says " butter " but when I ask further, it is a blend.

Many times, the manager is very helpful with picking items ahead of time.

PJ

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> This is very common. Most people/restaurants seem to think any

> semi-solid yellow fatty thing is " butter " so they will assure you

> sincerely that yes, this is " butter " . And it's not. This happens on

> all levels. Many years ago when I was merely battling hypoglycemia,

> we were at a restaurant and I explained that I had to have PLAIN

> rice. I was assured the rice was plain. When it came it had all

> kinds of unidentifiable " stuff " in it and flecks of other stuff. I

> protested that I had ordered plain rice and the waitress said

> indignantly that this WAS plain rice. Non-plain rice to her meant

> gravy on it. We have to watch every little thing!

>

>

> Andy, I'm sure it is butter but they call it a rub which might include

> other seasoning ingredients. Ron

>

[Guest guest]

Yeah that's what I do to. I have learned not to trust restaurants, even

'upscale' ones. Most of the time the waiter will answer your questions as if

they know, but won't bother talking to the chef. If you can talk to the chef,

then that would be best.

I usually bring some ketchup or butter with me. Ask for plain steamed veggies

and plain grilled meats. Even then I sometimes have a reaction the next day. I

am pretty sensitive to non-organic meats though.

Kat

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>

> >Ron- I thought since they're upscale, butter

> >will not have margarine and it is the butter that gives the flavor

>

> When I eat out, I order my steak with no

> seasoning and no butter. I've discovered, to my

> dismay, that even upscale restaurants often use a

> mix of butter and margarine (because margarine is

> healthier! yeah, right!) in and on their food.

>

> I take real butter with me and toss a few

> tablespoons on the hot plate the steak comes out

> on, it melts, and then I spoon it over the meat.

>

>

> — Marilyn

> New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

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