Re:Re: Second intro attempt

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Darlene

I

tried the intro. diet foods as described in BTVC the first time, but ended up

sicker than ever. So I went back to clear liquids for a week, until my

symptoms had moderated a bit (I was very symptomatic at the time!) then tried

the intro. diet again, this time substituting other foods for the ones I felt

were causing the most problems. I did a bit better symptom-wise the

second time around, but still had to substitute some other things when I went

back to it later on. Eventually I came up with my own version of the

intro. diet using soft and easy-to-digest foods appropriate for my particular

digestion and immune system.

You

might need to adjust your intro. diet foods too. After that first trial of the

intro. diet foods I eliminated the cheesecake (never found DCCC), grape juice,

ground beef, carrots the next time. Third time around I eliminated broth and

gelatin. I substituted other foods that my digestion tolerated, such as

baked chicken, broiled or sauteed fish, applesauce (made with Granny

apples), Italian green beans – I know, very weird, but my digestion happily

handles well-cooked Italian green beans even when I’m flaring

[grin]. I also eat scrambled eggs and drink a lot of diluted apple juice when

I’m on my intro. diet.

Just

a thought. The purpose of the intro. diet is to choose foods that

are soft, and easy-to-digest. That short list of foods can vary somewhat

for each of us. I was never able to ask Elaine about these

changes, but all of my research into digestion (and discussions with my

gastroenterologist) confirmed my decision to modify the intro. diet foods based

on my body’s reactions. So for me, it has worked well. I have

rarely needed to fall back to my version of the intro. diet since year 3 on SCD.

Yes,

on the intro. diet I do eat the same foods throughout the day and repeat it the

next day. And, now that I think of it, I eat nearly the same foods in

sequence throughout the week even today, six years later [grin]. I rarely

eat for pleasure any more, given my cranky digestion. I eat just for fuel

and energy, although I still derive some satisfaction when I try something I don’t

eat too often. It is hard to do much given that I have to seriously limit

fat, fiber, carbs, spices; can’t eat dairy…

My

goal since day one on SCD is to learn how to keep the chronic digestive

symptoms minimal. Once I discovered my core group of foods that helped me

reach this goal, I’ve stuck with them ever since. My gut ecology

has improved over the years, so I’m really doing quite well in the

digestion department. Not so good with my metabolism, nervous system and

spine, but that’s another story. As long as my digestion continues

to work relatively well, I’m able to cope with everything else.

Kim M.

SCD 6 years

Sphincter of Oddi dysfunction 6+ years

neurological & spinal deterioration 3+ years

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How

do people do intro in this situation? Just the chicken broth and meat/fish???

Maybe some pureed vegies? I am ready to abandon intro this time around because

it seems impossible to do it correctly. I'd be eating the same thing for

breakfast, lunch and dinner.

I know I am snivelling. I'm just getting depressed with what I can eat, fast

losing interest in what I can eat, nothing tastes very good to me anymore...

and I know there are others out there, I've read your posts. You have very

limited choices, too.

Darlene

Intestinal Dysbiosis/fatigue

SCD 9 weeks