Believe it or not...I have my life back!!!!

KathiM
KathiM Member Posts: 8,028 Member
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
Ok, you all have listened to my whinning and complaining about all the changes in my bathroom habits (you know, I NEVER passed gas except in the bathroom before....). With MUCH trepidation, I tried that new yogurt that has 'digestive aid' properties. I gotta share....it REALLY works for me! And, considering I am lactose intollerant, well, yogurt was pretty much off my list.

This stuff has 3 active cultures in it...L.Bulgaricus, S.Thermophilus, and Bifidobacterium. Can I get these some other way, or should I just enjoy a cup of this yogurt daily (it's actually quite tasty)?

It has been SOOOOOO long since I have not had gas, diarrhea, cramps.....WOHOO!!!! NAKED HAPPY DANCE!!!

Hugs, Kathi

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  • spongebob
    spongebob Member Posts: 2,565 Member
    #2
    Oh, kathi, i am so sorry to hear that you don't have gas anymore... I know how much you loved lighting your pharts... What ever will you do for fun now?

    - SB/Dad
  • kangatoo
    kangatoo Member Posts: 2,105 Member
    #3
    spongebob said:

    Oh, kathi, i am so sorry to hear that you don't have gas anymore... I know how much you loved lighting your pharts... What ever will you do for fun now?

    - SB/Dad

    Wow Kathi....no more skid marks...he!he!Is that the stuff with the brand name "Yakult?"We have it here in supermarkets and I always wondered if it is worth trying. Supposedly has all tha "good" bacteria in it.
    Btw.....did I ever tell you guys about this stuff...."Slippery Elm"? Jen drinks it as often as she needs it for IBS. It is good for stomach cramps, diarhea and nausea and she swears by it. Not the most palatable stuff to drink but she tells me that it is the only "natural" product that gives her relief.
    nuph o me, Ross n Jen
  • drmrgirl47
    drmrgirl47 Member Posts: 129
    #4
    Hi Kathi,
    Glad to hear you are doing well with this yogurt. What is the name of it? I reallly don't like yogurt, but like you, with the excessive gas and bms I would try anything. Do you eat this after meals? Does it stop the gas and bms? mmm Thanks. Peace, Annette
  • nanuk
    nanuk Member Posts: 1,358 Member
    #5
    Imagine that; another victory for alternative medicine. Don't fdorget to educate your doctor, and thank God for your orfices, without which we would cease to exist.
    I miss farting..
    Do you live near a whole earth store? Or any ood health food-(organic}will have a variety of live enzymes.
    bud
  • scouty
    scouty Member Posts: 1,965 Member
    #6
    If you really want the stuff to make you regular, go for Kefir (it is like a liquid yogurt, only better and better for you). Those that were at Whole Foods in Austin remember that sweet tasting stuff we got to sample. The yogurt KathiM is talking about has high fructose corn syrup in it (fake sugar) that is bad for your heart, veins and arteries. Kefir does even more for the bowels (it has 9 of the most important good bacteria your innards needs). I love the peach and raspberry flavored and it keeps a month and gets better over time all with no sugar!!!!

    You can find it in the diary section is all health food stores or heathy supermarkets. My farmers market even has it.

    Lisa P.
  • KathiM
    KathiM Member Posts: 8,028 Member
    #7
    spongebob said:

    Oh, kathi, i am so sorry to hear that you don't have gas anymore... I know how much you loved lighting your pharts... What ever will you do for fun now?

    - SB/Dad

    *sniff* it's DIFFERENT for you 'manly men'! We gals are supposed to be refined and dignified...

    DAD and Kanga: Hugs to you both!

    Kathi
  • KathiM
    KathiM Member Posts: 8,028 Member
    #8
    drmrgirl47 said:

    Hi Kathi,
    Glad to hear you are doing well with this yogurt. What is the name of it? I reallly don't like yogurt, but like you, with the excessive gas and bms I would try anything. Do you eat this after meals? Does it stop the gas and bms? mmm Thanks. Peace, Annette

    It's the new dannon one 'Activia', but it is NOT fat free, and has 17gms of sugar...sigh...but MAN, does it work for me!!!!

    Hugs, kathi
  • KathiM
    KathiM Member Posts: 8,028 Member
    #9
    nanuk said:

    Imagine that; another victory for alternative medicine. Don't fdorget to educate your doctor, and thank God for your orfices, without which we would cease to exist.
    I miss farting..
    Do you live near a whole earth store? Or any ood health food-(organic}will have a variety of live enzymes.
    bud

    You are such a hoot, my dear! Believe me, you are NOT missing out on anything!!!
    I will check out the health stores...thank you!

    Hugs, Kathi
  • KathiM
    KathiM Member Posts: 8,028 Member
    #10
    scouty said:

    If you really want the stuff to make you regular, go for Kefir (it is like a liquid yogurt, only better and better for you). Those that were at Whole Foods in Austin remember that sweet tasting stuff we got to sample. The yogurt KathiM is talking about has high fructose corn syrup in it (fake sugar) that is bad for your heart, veins and arteries. Kefir does even more for the bowels (it has 9 of the most important good bacteria your innards needs). I love the peach and raspberry flavored and it keeps a month and gets better over time all with no sugar!!!!

    You can find it in the diary section is all health food stores or heathy supermarkets. My farmers market even has it.

    Lisa P.

    Lisa,
    The thing is, I'm lactose intolerant...most yogurt GIVES me gas....sigh....I ate some stuff in Holland called 'quark' (supposed to be like Kefir) and WOW! did I suffer....

    Thanks for the tip, yeah, the 4oz cup has 17gms of sugar...and fat, too.

    Hugs, Kathi
  • pink05
    pink05 Member Posts: 550
    #11
    Kathi,

    I was sort of skeptical of that yogurt, but I'm glad to hear that it works!!! I have heard that those cultures put the good bacteria back into the intestines and really helps regulate the system (especially in those who have had to go through surgery/radiation/chemo).

    Thanks for sharing the good news!!!

    -Lee-
  • jana11
    jana11 Member Posts: 705
    #12
    Naked happy dances are MUCH better/sexier without the gas!

    FYI: lactose intolerant people often tolerate yogurt just fine! :) Yum,yum.

    My nutritionist had me get Threelac. It is live microorganisms in a powder form... I eat yogurt too. I don't know exactly what it does, but my counts are doing well so I listen to my nutritionist. :)

    The Kefir stuff Lisa wrote about it great!! :)
    Probably the best way to get any good thing is straight from the yummy yogurt. :)

    Stay naked, happy, and dancing! jana

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