Thin privilege is going to see a specialist about IBS and getting actual tips on how to make it a bit better ( even though there is no cure).



I recently saw a specialist and upon arrival, the nurse gave me a list of foods I can and can’t eat, I was meant to familiarise myself with the list before seeing the doctor.

The list stated things like I can eat white bread, pasta and some cheeses, only a few vegetables (very cooked) and NO brown bread or any kind of fruit.

When finally seeing the doctor, I told him that I was going to try and follow the list to see if that made things any better, so I could get on with my life. I was being a GOOD patient.

He then took one look at me, took my list and decided to modify it greatly.



He told me that I should eat brown bread and rice, and not the white stuff the list told me to. He also decided that all fruits and veg were acceptable (even after I told him that when I eat fruit, I get the worst pains). When asking him why he was changing what I can and can’t eat, he told me that I had two solutions: Following the list but eating ONLY the vegetables, OR following his “new and improved” list… I once again asked why : “Dear, If you follow this list, you will gain even more weight, and we can’t be having that now can we! It will only make your condition so much worse!"



the list also said to exercise 3 times a week for 45 minutes. He told me to triple that.