[loon]

I too cut out meat from my diet for a two year span when my IBS-D was at full tilt. To be honest, I cut out most all foods and I am ashamed to say that person can live on licorice, mochas & cigarettes for at least three months...Not that I am advocating such a diet - but I did find there was a time that it didn't matter what I ate, I would be running to the bathroom, sometimes with in just a few bites. Sometimes that still happens today.I now eat a variety of foods and yes, I still run to the bathroom at times. There are also times that I choose not to eat because I don't want to have an "episode".There are many IBSers that are trying to "find the way" that with make them symptom free. The one thing/diet/supplement/program that will "cure them". I am no longer part of that group. Instead, I choose to spend my time and energy trying to find enjoyment in each day, even if I am having a bad IBS day.For me it's all in my state of mind, and that is the one thing I can change for the better, whatever my body decides to do. Not always easy but after 25 years of this, definately necessary for me. Many people need to search for the answer. I am just broaching the idea that perhaps giving up the search can bring piece of mind (but not, perhaps, body) to some of us that are suffering.loon

 

[loon]

I too cut out meat from my diet for a two year span when my IBS-D was at full tilt. To be honest, I cut out most all foods and I am ashamed to say that person can live on licorice, mochas & cigarettes for at least three months...Not that I am advocating such a diet - but I did find there was a time that it didn't matter what I ate, I would be running to the bathroom, sometimes with in just a few bites. Sometimes that still happens today.I now eat a variety of foods and yes, I still run to the bathroom at times. There are also times that I choose not to eat because I don't want to have an "episode".There are many IBSers that are trying to "find the way" that with make them symptom free. The one thing/diet/supplement/program that will "cure them". I am no longer part of that group. Instead, I choose to spend my time and energy trying to find enjoyment in each day, even if I am having a bad IBS day.For me it's all in my state of mind, and that is the one thing I can change for the better, whatever my body decides to do. Not always easy but after 25 years of this, definately necessary for me. Many people need to search for the answer. I am just broaching the idea that perhaps giving up the search can bring piece of mind (but not, perhaps, body) to some of us that are suffering.loon