Hey Everyone, thanks so much for watching,
if you think this video might be valuable
for someone else to watch, feel free to send the link
to anyone who could use the info.
One thing that is important for everyone to understand is that I was NOT in a horrible flare when I started this diet.
My colitis symptoms were definitely active, but I was never doing the 10-20 bloody bowel movements per day which I remember from a previous flare. This flare was much more mild, and the symptoms were still “manageable” without having to lay in bed or on the toilet all day long.
With this said, by sticking to the diet, and not breaking the rules at all, I was able to come out of the flare.
(For you Hard Core SCD Diet people’s, you might want to remove the bacon from the meals, mainly because its hard to be positive that it does not contain any sugars. If I was in a worse flare, I would have done without the bacon until symptoms got better)
Just a few days after shooting this video, I was back to making up my morning smoothies once again. I actually was making them not only for breakfast but for lunch and sometimes for snacks during the day too.(Man I missed that sweet taste…)
But you need to be careful. Once you start to see some relief in terms of your symptoms getting better. DO NOT RUSH back into eating other foods and think you are HOME FREE. Colitis symptom shave a nasty habit of getting a bit better and then getting out of control again if you let them.
Once again, feel free to read up more on the diet I follow on the “DIET PAGE”, which you probably already have done I’m hoping.
January 1, 2012 at 9:06 am
Thanks Adam
You are my inspiration to continue on the SCD………..Last night was my first ever (since aged 17)new years eve without alcohol! I’ve been really sticking to the diet this week but today feel terrible with lots of bad pain in my legs and trips to the loo. But thanks for making me laugh and happy new year to you and your family.
Cheers!
January 25, 2012 at 4:43 pm
I literally flinched when you went to Whole Foods!! Aren’t you gluten free? I would never trust outside sources for food when a flare is going on, even if your not GF. You were so careful about everything else?
January 25, 2012 at 11:45 pm
Hey Bonnie,
I understand you’re point for sure, but I’ve eaten at whole foods hundreds of time while in remission and things work out fine for me. Maybe i’m just lucky with what I pick at the salad bar, but i definitely think there are all sorts of great things someone like me can find that works well for eating at a place like that. Have you had some bad experiences at any particular places recently?
February 7, 2012 at 4:43 am
Hi Adam, just want to say thanks for all your support I get from reading posts/video clips on this site. It makes me feel so much better every time I come on this site! Your video clips are so funny but helpful too! Sandra
February 7, 2012 at 7:50 am
Hey Sandra,
Thanks so much!
I’m so happy.
I know how hard it can be when you are not feeling good and dealing with active colitis symptoms, it’s definitely one of the hardest experiences to be living through, but it doesn’t go on forever and that’s what we all need to be reminded of. Take care Sandra,
Adam
February 7, 2012 at 5:44 pm
Thanks Adam for such a great video! Since I am a newbie on the scd this gave me a little more insight. In the beginning especially, I think this is the perfect little companion.
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Super wicked! (and now it appears twice
Laura
February 21, 2012 at 7:59 am
Adam,
Just diagnosed and in the middle of severe flare up. Best video so far for me. As a newbie I question everything, and am scared. Seeing day to day actual food and hearing the “poop update” was eye opening. I get hungry for comfort food and can’t quite figure out my “go to” food yet. I have greatly appreciated your website and the time you give to all of us. Thanks for making a difference in my life.
February 21, 2012 at 8:22 am
hey Debbie,
Whats up! Thanks for the reply, and i’m definitely happy that someone like you enjoyed the video. it was kinda strange recording everything I was eating for a week, and all the other added side show stuff, but its worth it and make sense when another UC’er appreciates it.
As much as the disease is really strange, sometimes scary, and always REAL NEW to a newly diagnosed person(as I was not too long ago) you’re gonna be alright. A little bit of time, and getting used to some of the changes, and then also getting used to however you decide to treat yourself just takes some time. The one thing I can promise you is the severe pain DOES NOT LAST FOREVER.
The video you wathched was from me back in october I think in 2011. That was actually a relatively minor flare. The one I had before my diagnossis and right after was probably 10 times worse and more severe, causing me to stop in my tracks and lay down all sorts of places due to the horriblly wicked cramping etc… (you might know exactly what I mean) but, like everything, it did eventually stop and get better.
thanks for your comment again, always good to hear from people who are part of the SPECIAL “colitis tribe”.
laters,adam