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Recent content by Pie-Guy

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    One Year Later

    Hi All, I had my entire large intestine removed over 5 years ago and have had an ileostomy ever since. About 1.5 years ago I started experiencing mild crohn's symptoms and that lead me here. I found the juicing forum and decided to give it a try. I liked the idea that I could get all my daily...
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    Best apple for juicing???

    I have a question, what is the best apple for juicing? I found a chart on apples and the only one it recommends for juicing is the Honey Crisp (which are one of the most expensive apples where I live). I juice twice a day and include an apple every time I juice. I include it because it sweetens...
  3. Pie-Guy

    This is how I change my ostomy pouch (PooCh)

    This is how I change my PooCh As promised, I thought I would share the process I go through when changing my ostomy bag (from here on called a PooCh which is short for Poo Pouch. I gave it that name in the Hospital after I received my ileostomy and it stuck). I have always been good at comeing...
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    Lemons and Seeds

    So I am still juicing but I was having trouble getting used to the taste of greens (I use Kale as it is a super food). I also read that too many fruit in your juice can dramatically increase the sugar. So I am thinking I need more fruit to mask the taste, but I have hypoglycemia so too much...
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    Started Juicing - Bleh

    After watching "Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead" and reading this forum I decided I needed juicing in my life. I don't eat vegetables and the idea of drinking them and getting so much nutrients appealed to me. So I did the research, bought the omega 8006 juicer and I was off. Started last weekend -...
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    My Story (long)

    Wow. This is the first time I have attempted to chronicle my Crohn's journey. I didn't realize it would take so long to type up. WARNING: I talk about poop and stuff so if that kind of thing offends you, stop right here. It all started when I was 35 or so. I started loosing a little weight...
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