Re: Question about SCD diet - Jody???

[Guest guest]

Hi Kim,

We NEVER did the intro. I guess I'm not as tough as some of those

moms out there who went through whatever they had to to get it done.

is doing very well having just jumped into SCD and never

having looked back.

However, you need to be STRICT -- no store-bought foods, go slowly

even if the menu is boring.

Sue (from Pickering)

Mom to , 4.5, formerly? ASD, SCD since March '03

and , 2.5, semi-SCD

[Guest guest]

like I said boring is not an issue because of my sons sensory issues

in his mouth. He has ate boring for three years and it does not phase

him one bit. thanks

> Hi Kim,

>

> We NEVER did the intro. I guess I'm not as tough as some of those

> moms out there who went through whatever they had to to get it done.

>

> is doing very well having just jumped into SCD and never

> having looked back.

>

> However, you need to be STRICT -- no store-bought foods, go slowly

> even if the menu is boring.

>

> Sue (from Pickering)

> Mom to , 4.5, formerly? ASD, SCD since March '03

> and , 2.5, semi-SCD

[Guest guest]

Kim,

The reason I suggested to start over is because the best

success stories have come from the people who started at the

beginning.

Since you have been feeding illegal foods for quite some time, I

suggested starting over to give your son's gut a chance to rest

and begin to heal more quickly.

You are free to follow and begin the diet in any way that you

choose.

We have just seen the best results from starting from the

beginning and going slow.

Jody

mom to -5 and -7

SCD 16 months

[Guest guest]

Kim,

I agree with Sue. Lots of families who've been members of this list have started

SCD by pulling all the illegals and skipping the intro. Quite a few have gone

BACK and done intro at some point later on..... so that could be an option if

you get to where you just have an instinct that it could benefit him (and you

feel prepared to do it..... it's only two days). But, the MOST important part is

GET THE ILLEGALS OUT...... and that really means every single shred. Check and

re-check any potential sources (supplements, etc) and resist the urge to buy

store bought applesauce .... things like that. If you can hang in there for a

while doing this, you may be able to do intro later for a couple of days if you

feel he's really needing it. We're all stressed-out moms..... so we know what

you're feeling like. Do what you can. Getting him completely legal will make a

huge difference. Keep a journal of foods he's eating..... and the changes you

see in him.... positive or negative.

Patti, mom to Katera

----- Original Message -----

I keep hearing dont do this at first, dont do that, Ive tried to ask

this question a couple of times so here it goes again.

What Ive gotten out of the book is that if the gut is tolerating

certain foods and has healed part way, it is not neccessary to start

the diet from the beginning. Why did I also agree with that? my son

eats very picky and has sensory issues. If I can sneak things in his

ground meats then he eats it. Its the only way to get nuts and more

vegtables.

Is this ok in your opinions to start and skip the beginning phase.

Due to the fact we have a child whom used to have very chronic runny

stools, bloating, gas, pain, behaviors,rank smelling weird colored

stools, tons of undigested food in the stool etc. He no longer has

any of those symptoms.

Ive dedicded to still go slow example add nuts to meat and wait a few

days and watch for reactions. My next thing I will try is

egg.although I have tossed out soy and cookies and now the almond

milks from the store.

please forgive me if I come off as snobby I am very overwhelmed in

all areas of my life right now but I need to never put my son on

hold. So Im going through a storm and thankful you guys are here for

me . I also understand this list is huge and I may not be

manipulating it right and some of my questions might get missed.

Its only been a few days and he seems to be doing better already. I

will be getting yogurt started some time this week.

thanks again

tristans mom

5yr old autistic

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_Breaking the Vicious Cycle_ by Elaine Gottschall and read the following

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