The Elimination Process

Since receiving the official recommendation for the 6 food elimination diet last week I have spent a lot of time researching the "rules."  I found a handout from the University of Wisconsin that has been super helpful.  It includes a really simple diagram outlining the overall process.

I found it really helpful to see the whole process laid out in one place.  I also found it horrifying to think that I will have to avoid wheat for a total of at least 18 weeks!  And milk for 14!  Ugh.  I decided it would be better to focus on the first 6 weeks for now, and deal with the rest later.  I'm also not thrilled about 5 additional endoscopies (EGDs).  But again, let's tackle part one first, and deal with the rest later.  

On that note, my first post-elimination EGD is officially scheduled for July 20th.  That means the elimination starts June 8th.  Less than a month of food freedom left - good thing that month includes my birthday!

T-35 days till go time!