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@LizAdair posted:

Thanks, guys! Lots of things to think about now.

@Lauren Of Emerald City I hadn't considered my water intake being important for digestion of fiber, but of course that does make sense. I could be more hydrated, so I will try working on that.

@Jan Dollar Oddly enough, I really don't seem to have any issues with most carbs. But I 100% do notice that I do not digest tomatoes and peppers very well (which are in the nightshade family, right?) I have also noticed that overly fried/greasy foods and large amounts of chocolate seem to cause problems for me, though not specifically with arthritis.

I would hazard a guess that the uncooked lettuce, spinach, kale, greens in the salads are a big factor, just because I only noticed the arthritis flaring up after several days of eating salads for lunch and dinner + an array of other veggies and fruits during the day. (But I can eat a few servings sporadically throughout the day of most veggies and fruits w/o arthritis. Just not the salads.)

@Scott F I think you're right about the elimination diet! If I can narrow the issue down to only a few specific veggies and fruits then I could enjoy the others without fearing a flare. I guess that and more water will be my next move.

@Bubba1028 Congrats!! Wow, I love knowing other people with J-pouches have had babies and c-sections. I don't know what it is, but it feels so cool to know others have gone through all these similar experiences. Especially when my OB/nurses had never worked with a J-pouch mom before! I felt a little alone in it (though my OB really worked to educate himself and was very good.)

And that is exactly what I worry about! Part of my goal with the diet (besides the weight loss) was to start setting up our family with healthy eating habits. I love my parents, but I don't think I grew up in such a way that encouraged healthy eating. It is so important to set an example for my daughter (who just started 'solids' recently) but I worry a lot about how to encourage her to eat healthy foods when my diet is so restricted.

@ytcrockpot Thanks for commenting! Again, it just really makes me feel better to know I'm not the only one who struggles with veggies and fruits. I remember my Mom trying weight watchers when I was younger...but I don't know much about it. I'll have to investigate. Interestingly enough, I used to have problems with veggies and leaking and gas after eating them (right after surgery) but now all of that has gotten much better. That's why it was so frustrating to be hit by the arthritis; I thought I had finally gotten to the point of being able to eat them again! Also another weird note: I was able to eat fruits and veggies when I had UC without any "extra" problems...but I think my UC was just so bad all the time that any and every food caused me pain and urgency at that point, so I guess that may not mean anything.

Love the layout you did haha! Creative

And okay sounds great!!! Drink before, during, and after every meal and move around as well

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