Fodmap Eating Plan

I do more of a low residue diet than low fodmap. I am trying to add some cooked veggies like Brussels and broccolini, because I like them. Cooked carrots and green beans get boring. I don’t do any raw veggies and no raw apples, pears etc. some melons seem to be ok. lots of white pasta, cheeses, eggs and chicken and seafood. Almost never have any red meat, as it is hard for me to digest.

Thanks for your reply, @thull. I'm thinking that the low residue diet must just reduce the amount of fiber that you consume. Is that correct? Do you have other food group restrictions like dairy, gluten, etc.?

Yeah, the GI dr doesn’t want me to have a lot of fiber. No restrictions on dairy or gluten, thank goodness! My kids say I am on the toddler diet!🤣 I eat a lot of the same things as my 5 and 3 year old grandkids!

@hopeful33250 @thull - The FODMAP diet was part of my Mayo evaluation to find out if my diet caused my symptoms.
I stayed on it for a few weeks only - there was not any change. It was easy for me to follow- it included many of the foods I could eat.

I don’t do well at all with high fiber- I can have a small slice of whole grain bread, but prefer white bread!
! It is also difficult for me to digest beef. I still eat it, but small amounts. I take a supplement with it- Iberogast- recommended by Mayo GI. It does help with the digestion. In general, I feel better eating very small servings of any meat.

I don’t have any other restrictions. However, I’m lactose intolerant. Lately I take a Lactaid pill with pizza- makes a difference.
I find it easier to eat similar food daily, because then I don’t have to worry.

@astaingegerdm I agree with the small servings of any meat. Poultry and fish settle the best for me. So far I feel better with the gluten restriction. I may keep that part of the diet. When I looked at the foods on the high fodmap list (foods to avoid) I realized that a lot of those foods I have been avoiding for a long time because they would cause discomfort. I also don't mind eating the same things on a regular basis. There is no guesswork that way. Given the results so far, I may be on to something here.

@hopeful33250 - I think that’s why I never ate much of them either. I think that you are going to do well!

So much of what you wrote is true for me also. My husband’s doctor wants him on an all fish diet. We also occasionally eat low fat turkey. I have been doing really well since we eliminated red meat.

Hello. I'm with the Neuropathy group but just noticed the FODMAP discussion and can't resist adding my two cents. I've been on the diet for about two years now and it works for me. The first month I went lactose- and gluten-free, then gradually added them back. I can pretty much tolerate both but try to limit myself to A2 milk, which is naturally lactose-free (hard to find but worth it the trip to Sprouts). Every once in a while I'lll try something that I love but that's on the FODMAP list (yes, I'm sick of carrots and green beans, too) but it usually ends badly. Like the sauerkraut I couldn't resist last week. I should add that I am self-diagnosed. When IBS kicks up, I sip apple juice, which works as a binder for me. Since there's not much fiber on the non-FODMAP diet, I also keep little cans of prune juice in the pantry. I started out following the advice of dietician Kate Scarlata (katescarlata.com) and have two FODMAP apps on my iPhone so I can check the occasional temptation. I've just started taking fruit & veggie capsules and am waiting to see the results. BTW, I love and eat red meat, which seems to agree with me. Until now, when I've mentioned the word "FODMAP" to people they just stare blankly. I'm glad to find a group that knows whereof I speak.

When I heard about FODMAP I had that blank stare. There are still foods that should be okay, but are not.
In addition, I have to watch out for certain fats/ oils that would cause major problems with my bile flow ( no gall bladder).
It could be worse.

That is interesting that you should mention bile flow and no gall bladder, @astaingegerdm. I had my gall bladder removed during one of my carcinoid cancer surgeries. I'm wondering if some of my digestive problems are related to bile flow problems. I suppose I really don't understand what roll the gall bladder (and lack of it) affects bile flow and the digestive process.