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Daydream wrote:Oh my gosh! I'm so sorry you are dealing with that problem. I would definitely make an appointment with a plant based medical doctor. Many doctors are offering Telemedicine appointments. Here is one option:
https://plantbasedtelehealth.com/
Please let us know what you find out. Your story might help others who are dealing with similar problems. I wish you all the best!
Daydream wrote:Can your primary care doctor refer you to a Gastroenterologist who takes your insurance? Maybe Dr. Vanessa Mendez could refer you to another Gastroenterologist who takes your insurance.
I think I'd do some experiments with my diet. Have you tried the regular Starch Solution program with 90% cooked starch on your plate and 10% non-starchy food on your plate for each meal?
Daydream wrote:Yes, your body has changed but we don't know why. You're eating a large quantity of raw and non-starchy cooked veggies and it might be too much for your system right now. That's why I'd experiment with eating more cooked starches but less overall quantity of food. I'd also start saving money so I could attend the 12-Day McDougall Program and that way you could ask Dr. Lim and/or Dr. McDougall what they think you should do. I really hope you find an answer. I know you must be suffering and I'm sorry about that.
Lyndzie wrote:Wow. I really feel for you. That looks painful.
Have you looked into an elimination diet? It’s tough, but free, and doesn’t require doctors or insurance.
https://www.drmcdougall.com/misc/2002nl ... 00diet.htm
(Edited to add: I’m not sure if Jeff Novick is still doing consults, but that might be a more affordable option.)
Please keep us posted on your journey.
Daydream wrote:Cindy, I think Lyndzie's idea of trying the elimination diet is excellent. As Lyndzie said, it's a tough diet but what you are experiencing is miserable too and hopefully you'll get some answers with the elimination diet. Follow Dr. McDougall's guidelines carefully for the elimination diet (use the link Lyndzie gave you). I think it might be important to cut down on the large quantity of food that you are putting through your delicate digestive system. See if you can feel satisfied with one plate of food. Chew each bite thoroughly, until it is liquid before you swallow. When you finish the plate of food, wait 20 minutes to see if you feel satisfied. If you're still hungry, eat another portion of food. If satisfied, then wait until the next meal to eat again. This is just what I would try. If it doesn't work out for you, that is OK. You have to figure out what works best for your body. With the elimination diet, everything must be cooked, even fruit, so that means you'll have to give up your gigantic raw salads and raw fruit for awhile. Dr. McDougall said that cooking the food alters the proteins, making them less likely to provoke an adverse response--which is what you need right now. Rolled Oats are not on the elimination diet list so you'll have to eat another starch that's on the list. Personally, I would start with sweet potatoes or brown rice because I like those best from the list. Pick only one starch to start with and pick your favorite from the list. If salt is a problem for you, then omit it while on the elimination diet. Go slowly and add only one food at a time as in the guideline. I'd love to see your updated picture with a normal deflated belly too! I'm sending you healing thoughts!
My name is Cindy & I have been eating/living a whole foods/starch, low-fat, sugar/flour/oil/salt/alcohol free lifestyle for 9 years.
I'd also start saving money so I could attend the 12-Day McDougall Program and that way you could ask Dr. Lim and/or Dr. McDougall what they think you should do.
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