Since FMT about 5 months ago, have been doing pretty well. Granted, I was not all that bad before FMT, but did notice a difference afterwards. Less harsh gas, borborygmi (gurgling, very loud bowel sounds) and less urgency. With my own diaries, I determined that gluten and non aged dairy were the bad guys, everything else fine.
Scope about 2 months ago (3 months post FMT) normal. Currently only on VSL3. Since then, doing OK, weight stable, appetite fine, but avoiding gluten as above.
Yesterday I decided it's time for a test drive. Not seeing patients this week, pure admin. low stress, hours flexible. Time to give gluten a whirl- decided on a bagel- plain, simple. not high fiber, not junk like cake/cookie. just a simple bagel at 7am. I normally have a quick transit time, so 24 hours I would think would be a good test time for some prelim data.
The findings were fascinating. No diarrhea, no pain. Some increased gas, bowel sounds, but that's about it. What I did find that I think is intersting, is that while I was at a couple of meetings, otherwise distracted, I felt completely fine. When I thought about that bagel coarsing its way through and destroying my gut it made me a bit nervous and more gassy, and I thought a lot, "do I have to go?" Yesterday evening had my first and only BM of the day- bristol 3. Overnight at 3am one of my kids got up, and after reassuring him the only monsters in the universe wear Flyers and Penguins jerseys, I noticed some increased gas. This morning, also had some gas, and when it was time to leave for school/work, I got this fear that the bagel was going to do me in. Immediately had urgency- went to the can, but nothing abnormal. A small bristol 4.
What is my point? though I am excited that 24 hours post a bagel, no real issues (except maybe an slight increase in IBS like symptoms) I realize how apprehensive IBDers are about food, and perhaps the fear is worse than the food itself. It's one of the dangers of restrictive diets.
For me, I think the lesson is simply to be careful, keep a personal diary, do not fear "test drives" and no matter what relax. Worrying only makes things worse.
Scope about 2 months ago (3 months post FMT) normal. Currently only on VSL3. Since then, doing OK, weight stable, appetite fine, but avoiding gluten as above.
Yesterday I decided it's time for a test drive. Not seeing patients this week, pure admin. low stress, hours flexible. Time to give gluten a whirl- decided on a bagel- plain, simple. not high fiber, not junk like cake/cookie. just a simple bagel at 7am. I normally have a quick transit time, so 24 hours I would think would be a good test time for some prelim data.
The findings were fascinating. No diarrhea, no pain. Some increased gas, bowel sounds, but that's about it. What I did find that I think is intersting, is that while I was at a couple of meetings, otherwise distracted, I felt completely fine. When I thought about that bagel coarsing its way through and destroying my gut it made me a bit nervous and more gassy, and I thought a lot, "do I have to go?" Yesterday evening had my first and only BM of the day- bristol 3. Overnight at 3am one of my kids got up, and after reassuring him the only monsters in the universe wear Flyers and Penguins jerseys, I noticed some increased gas. This morning, also had some gas, and when it was time to leave for school/work, I got this fear that the bagel was going to do me in. Immediately had urgency- went to the can, but nothing abnormal. A small bristol 4.
What is my point? though I am excited that 24 hours post a bagel, no real issues (except maybe an slight increase in IBS like symptoms) I realize how apprehensive IBDers are about food, and perhaps the fear is worse than the food itself. It's one of the dangers of restrictive diets.
For me, I think the lesson is simply to be careful, keep a personal diary, do not fear "test drives" and no matter what relax. Worrying only makes things worse.
