I'm really miserable
#235116 - 01/02/06 08:44 AM
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Sand
Reged: 12/13/04
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Loc: West Orange, NJ (IBS-D)
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First of all, we need some new emoticons. That little frownie guy I'm using is not nearly enough for how bad I feel. I need one that's curled up in the fetal position, whimpering.
The worst part is, I did it to myself. I've been on Heather's diet faithfully since January 2005. I felt better almost immediately, good after 3 months, and great after 6 months, so basically I've been doing incredibly well since the Summer. About 6 weeks ago, I started slipping. Not slipping occasionally, which I could handle, but slipping every day. Coke (the drink, not the drug), wine, a little fried food, a little cream sauce, a little restaurant food with who-knows-what in it. I didn't have all of these every day, but I pretty much had at least one of them every day.
It all caught up with me this weekend. Grumbly tummy on Saturday, by Sunday afternoon I was having the worst attack I've had in at least 6 months and probably the past year. And it looks like it's not the kind that's going to make me miserable for a few hours, then fade away. My tummy even objected to my morning cup of decaf tea. I'm now still staring at my usual applesauce with acacia, wondering if there's any chance my body will forgive me and accept it calmly. I'd say my chances are slim and none, and slim's leaving town.
I feel like an idiot and could really use some sympathy. And if someone can reassure me I'll eventually recover, I'd really appreciate that, too. Thanks.
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[Research tells us fourteen out of any ten individuals likes chocolate. - Sandra Boynton]
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Sand, you're not an idiot! The same thing happens to me. I guess we're only human! For me the path to IBS attacks starts like this: I feel better, lots better, get confident, try a little bit of some trigger food, have no reaction, try it again and again - each time increasing the amount - and then POW! Attack!
However, feeling guilty or having regrets won't undo the attack. You'll just have to BTC and try to make yourself as comfortable as possible. I really think you'll bounce back from this rather quickly. You've been stable for a while, and now you know how to get stable.
Do you have heat packs and meds readily available?
Keep us updated on how your recovery goes today. I'll be checking to see how you're doing! 
Edited by SPASMTASTICAL! (01/02/06 09:07 AM)
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Live and learn!
#235125 - 01/02/06 09:11 AM
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melitami
Reged: 02/23/04
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Loc: Ewing, NJ, USA (IBS-D, Vegetarian)
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*HUGS* We're human, don't beat yourself up too much! I agree with Maria, BTC diet, take it easy, curl up with a heating pad, and you'll get yourself back on track!
Hope you feel better soon, and let us know how your recovery goes!
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Melissa
Friendship is thicker than blood. ~Rent
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{{{hugs}}}
Well hopefully you'll be more careful at not letting the cheating get out of hand in future!  We all slip at some point, but the more we do, the more we realise it's not worth it!
I agree with the others...back to basics and give yourself a break. I think they'll be alot of us (me included  ) who aren't feeling so hot after the holidays.
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This is how I got sick again, too, in August. I was eating alot of McDonald's fries and chicken nuggets and drinking the mess out of Sprite!! I was eating lots of chocolate and BAM, ATTACK that never let up!! 5 months later, here I am!!! Still unstable......
Like Melissa said...."Live and Learn." We have to learn not to cheat like crazy when we get stable no matter how long it's been!! It's hard, I know....
Get well soon!!
HUGS!!
Michelle
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Sand, Sorry to hear this. However, don't worry you'll make
it. For one thing, you've done it once and I know you have
the will to do it again! If you have donnatol, take some to
calm your tummy and help alleviate the pain. I think it
works the best for a jumpy stomach. I hope you start feel-
ing better very soon! -Bob
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Thanks, Maria (m)
#235153 - 01/02/06 10:21 AM
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Sand
Reged: 12/13/04
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Loc: West Orange, NJ (IBS-D)
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It's nice to know I'm not the only one who's done this - misery loves company, I suppose.
My tummy is hanging in there. I'm going to try to get something in it, then take a Donnatol and go lie down. I do have a very nice heating pad and lots of herbal teas.
I really appreciate the support.
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I'm so sorry you're still miserable. I truly only ate fast food once and it was chicken, so maybe my body won't make me suffer for five months. 
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Or you don't live long, as my mother used to say. Although I think in my case, a better quote might be:
If you can't be a good example, then you'll just have to be a horrible warning. - Catherine Aird
Thanks for the hugs.
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[Research tells us fourteen out of any ten individuals likes chocolate. - Sandra Boynton]
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Thanks, Linz.
#235157 - 01/02/06 10:28 AM
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Sand
Reged: 12/13/04
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Considering how bad I feel, I certainly hope I've learned my lesson. I hope you're feeling back to pre-holiday form soon, too.
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