Re:Re: GAPS or SCD?

[Guest guest]

I

modified the SCD intro. diet the second time I used it, which was about 2 weeks

after the first time. I found my body intolerant of some of the suggested

foods so I substituted others that I knew were better tolerated and yet still

fulfilled the strategy of the intro. diet, which was easy-to-digest and soft

foods. I had been on clear liquids for months before I started SCD, so

had to work up to more solid foods, and adapt the suggestions to what my body

would accept.

Because

of my functional GI disorders I still can’t eat all of the permitted

foods on SCD. I didn’t follow the suggested food phases found on

pecanbread.com, I just tested and experimented with foods that I thought would

be OK based on the needs of my dysfunctional upper GI. I also had to deal

with a systemic candida overgrowth, so also had to work in elimination

strategies to my SCD food choices. So you can pick and choose foods from

the permitted food list, to accommodate your own body’s needs.

I

haven’t studied the differences between GAPS and SCD too much, but I know

SCD works, even for me who has to eat low-fat, low-fiber, bland, no dairy,

minimal fruit, etc. I eat well, my digestive symptoms are under good

management, haven’t needed pain management 24/7or frequent ERCPs unlike

other patients with the same digestive disorder.

One

of the greatest things about SCD is that we all have a long list of possible

foods to choose from, and are able to fine-tune our diet to better suit our

individual needs. As long as we stick to the science of SCD, we can find

foods and supplements that are just right for each of us. And then we

heal [grin].

Kim M.

SCD 6 years

Sphincter of Oddi dysfunction 6+ years

neurological & spinal deterioration 3+ years

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I've

mainly been eating well cooked soups made with meat broth - that's been my main

stay for two months.

I just ordered BTVC but I wonder how compatible this diet will be for me with

fruit juice, cooked eggs, fish/chicken as part of the introductory diet. The

GAPS diet starts with meat broth, egg yolk, well cooked vegetables.

I would appreciate hearing how others have modified the SCD diet intially until

their bodies were able to digest food. Also, any thoughts regarding GAPS or

SCD? (I imagine it all comes down to listening to my body).

Thank you.

(Humboldt Co, CA)