Hi everyone this is my first message here,I was diagnosed with IBS in July 2009 with blood tests and physical examination, i was having periods of alternating Diarrhea and Constipation, at that time i weighed 12st4lbs immediately after being diagnosed i started to pay attention to what i was eating, prior to this i was eating at least two take away sandwiches, a packet of crisps, and a couple fizzy drinks every day, i stopped eating this much take away food immediately, since around the end of November/start of December time the diarrhea seemed to disappear, and i was mainly going to the toilet more normal how ever not alot (i'd have normal stools just not alot of them) and also (sorry to be gross) it takes along time for me to be properly clean myself with wiping, and its been like this since then.the main thing ive really noticed is since around august 09 i've gradually lost about a stone over the last 7 months, my weight now is roughly 11st4lbs but it changes from day to day give or take a pound or two, obviously i was worried, so i worked out how many calories i'd cut since i stopped eating the take away sandwiches and i worked out ive cut out roughly 500/600 calories everyday, although i do have the odd sandwich, pack of crisp, chocolate bar ect...i'm not underweight at the moment infact im ideal according to my BMI but i was wondering if anybody else thinks this is something to worry about, i've read so many different things about weight loss and and they all contradict themselves in one way or the other, i dont exercise properly but i do alot of walking easily about 8000 steps a day.any advice will be greatly appreciated and in advance i thank you so much for your time and concern Thank you Olly.
