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I just wanted to bring you a little hope. I started heathers diet in April and not only am i ibs c but i am lactose intolerant and also fructose sensitive. For the first two months it was hard, I didnt think that I could eat anything, i didnt want to go out for lunch with co-workers or dinner with friends because I was afraid. But the longer i am on this diet the more i realize that everything has a substitution and the easier the cravings become. I also am finding the restaurants are very accommodating and as long as you tell them that you have allergies they will prepare it exactly as you ask. I started to realize that I cant be paranoid to enjoy a great dinner with friends. I might not be able to get pizza with cheese or order fries but I can still have chicken or fish and feel great afterwards. I think its the fear of getting sick that makes matters worse. If you only let yourself believe that you can eat the right thing for you then you will feel that much better.

I also have never been a huge drinker but i love a nice glass of white wine. For months i was afraid to even have a sip, but I realized that if I have a glass or a little in moderation i can enjoy the same things my friends do. 2 weeks ago i went to "happy hour" with friends after work and had my first glass of white wine. it tasted fantastic and because I didnt stress over whether or not it was going to affect me, I was able to enjoy it!

The more stable you become the more you can add other things back in. You have to be patient and work at it, but I promise it gets easier. It is still hard and I will never be able to eat what all my friends and family can but by being on this diet I have days without stomach aches and I can go out and have a great time with friends not feeling sick or wanting to go home early.

Hang in!

I hope this helps
Abby

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Abby-IBS-C, Lactose Intolerant, fructose sensitive

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