Apples are bad.
Excuse me? Apples are good for you! An apple a day keeps the doctor away.
Well, not for you….along with a million other things you think are healthy.
People with trouble digesting fructose in the large intestine must several limit all FODMAPS (short chain carbohydrates). FODMAP -had you even heard of this? Plus, it’s not just the food, but the volume of food. A bite of apple, some Falafel, and buttered mashed potatoes all together…not good. I can attest to that!
That’s the story so far. Causes? Radiation side effects, scar tissue, or IBS. Those are the three they are throwing around. I guess it doesn’t matter which it is because the results is the same. Lower left quadrant pain, bloating, constipation and diarrhea…Oh My! You pick. They are all junk. I have always known certain foods bothered me, so maybe it’s been there forever. After consulting with the experts-my oncologist, the gastroenterologist, the nutritionist, my husband, my sister, my co-worker, my walking partner, my mother and mother-in-law, I have decided to move forward with this diet in hopes that my symptoms will abate.
Back to Tripler hospital…
Game day for me starts today with a colonoscopy and then the FODMAP elimination diet. One aside on the colonoscopy….it’s somehow possible to gain weight during the colon prep. I can only assume it’s from the salts in the OSMOPREP Phosphate pills. But seriously? Ridiculous. I thought evacuating the colon was good for at least 5 pounds. Someone lied to me. Have you had a colonoscopy yet? What prep did you use?
The FODMAP Elimination Phase-eat nothing….Just kidding! There is lots to eat, kind of.
Allowed: banana, rice, corn chips!, carrots, fish, beer, wine, cheddar cheese, strawberries, blueberries, zucchini, creamy peanut butter to name a few. Oh, wait…pickles and olives
Not Allowed: bread, pasta, flour tortillas, milk, broccoli, cauliflower, asparagus, beans, yogurt, onions, garlic, and more!
Two weeks on this and then the Challenge Phase…to be continued.
Tell me about your special diets!!
Still alive and kicking!
Hi Kym! I’ve been paleo for over 2 years now. I have UC, so I can relate to your GI issues. From all the research I’ve done, it’s all about inflammation. Each body is different. I don’t do grains, even gluten free ones like rice and oatmeal. My body doesn’t like grains or dairy. Lost 20 lbs and feel normal again. It’s tough but worth it! Give it a try if FODMAPs doesn’t work for you.
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Mahalo, Kym for your post!
It’s very timely as I’ve had some issues and I’m eating all the wrong (albeit wonderfully nutritious and delicious) food. So thank you so much.
Happy New Year, Kym and all the best of good health and good luck! 🍀
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I’m following the fodmap diet and feeel SOOOO much better for it! Plus it’s not as hard as I initially thought, there’s so much I can still eat! 🙂
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