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Day 25 on paleo: It's been 6 days since I last reported anything, simply because... there's not much to report! Weight has stayed about the same (I'm 126 now) and pain has still been pretty minimal. It's very tough to ascertain whether or not my relief is due to the surgery or the diet, which...

My initial surgery was in December of 2002, then 2nd one was May 2006, and the third one was a few weeks ago. So averaging 1 every 5 years. PS, the swelling isn't so bad. That goes down in a few days. But if you're not eating anything for days and days, you'll experience weight loss. I lost 25...

Gotcha. Yeah, in a flare, I would definitely agree that raw foods hurt like a b*tch and should be avoided. But veggies are good for you and if you're not in a flare and can tolerate them, I personally think they're a good idea.

Hey Beach, Haha I can totally relate. I used to weigh myself with all my clothes on and tons of stuff in my pockets too....until my MOTHER found out and guilt tripped me into doing otherwise. Now I have to make sure I weigh myself in the morning with nothing but my boxers on so I can ensure I'm...

Hey LaLanapa, What harm did raw veggies do to you? Can you elaborate a bit? -Adam

Hugh, As LaLanapa said, THANK YOU very much for your helpful posts. They're always great. Matter of fact, thanks to EVERYONE who is helping me along (Beach, ZM, David & Kiny just to name a few!). This is exactly what I was hoping for. In answer to your question, I'm not following a...

Hey everyone, Day 19 on Paleo. I haven't gained anymore weight unfortunately, I'm still sitting at 124. I saw my Naturopath yesterday (who seems to be very good) and when I mentioned I was on paleo, she wholehartedly agreed that it's a very good place to be, regardless if you have Crohn's or...

Hey Kip, I just got out of my 3rd resection of my TI about 3 weeks ago. I was in hospital for about 1 week, got released for 2 days, but then relapsed and ended up back in there for another week and a half. My advice is go EASY on the foods when starting back up again (clear fluids for 1 full...

Hey David, How much are you taking per day? My naturopath put me on 15g/day (3 scoops) for my leaky gut. In the last month I haven't taken it at all (due to the surgery), but I was on it for a month straight prior to surgery and again for the last 3 days. I haven't noticed any significant...

Haha, Naw thats alright. Thanks David! If we change it now, it'll probably just confuse people who have been following it. -Adam

Wow, there's a lot of good discussion here. First and foremost: Yeah I'm sorry about that. I actually re-thought about that about a week ago. It really should have read "This is how I'm going to put my Crohn's into remission" To be honest, I don't know for sure if diet is going to make a lick...

Hey all, Day 14 on the Paleo diet. I was a bit concerned because over the weekend, I had dropped down to 121, but my sister (who is trying to lose weight) says that fluctuations are normal when trying to lose or gain weight, and to just keep at it. Sure enough, I was back to 124 this morning...

LalaNapa, I hear you, I totally feel your pain and I wish you the best of luck. You're going to feel incredibly tired after doing Paleo for a few days. Push through it and your energy levels should bounce back (eat fattier meats to speed this along). If you're avoiding fiber, be careful. Paleo...

Day 10: 123 lbs! I'm very happy I'm actually putting on weight. I would have had to have dropped the diet if I wasn't. Energy levels are pretty normal now, but because I'm eating so much (2380 calories minimum/day, and on a Paleo diet, that's not easy), I'm feeling pretty bloaty. Also, the more...

Hey JDTM! Thanks for the advice! Unfortunately Psyllium husks aren't legal on Paleo, and they can be irritating to the gut. Glad to hear that some of us are having success with it though! I've been on the Cholestramine for 2 days now and haven't noticed much of a huge change. My doc said it...

Hey JMC, Mind if I ask what your diet is? What vitamins you take, how much water you get per day? What foods do you try to avoid? How long have you been feeling "good" for? And are you on any medication? Thanks! -Adam

Hey guys, Day 8, 121 pounds. So far, so good. My energy levels are starting to come back, which is great! I'm actually back at work (just a computer job), but am definitely spending a great deal of time in the bathroom. Im missing my terminal ileum now, so I'm getting plenty of D, gas...

Interesting discussion. You both have very valid points. Vapeking, I personally agree with you that there is a specific reason the body attacks itself. As far as "curable" diseases go, there always seems to be one source. Target the source, and you remove the disease. We just haven't found the...

If you start pooping violet, Go to the hospital immediately.

Hey guys, End of day 6 on the Paleo diet! My energy level is still WAY down. I have trouble even walking around, which is awful because I'm back to work tomorrow! I weighed myself this morning and I have dropped 1 pound, down to 119. I'm still going to give the diet a fair shot though...