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Just checking in. All the suggestions have been helpful. I started the probiotics and they have made a big difference in my gut gurgle. My more detailed food diary has helped pinpoint a couple other things that were causing discomfort (one was gluten-free rice cakes, RICE CAKES?!?!) Still having ups and downs but I'm taking it one day at a time -- actually had two really good days this past week and I went to the movies. Doesn't sound like much but 4 months ago I was basically housebound with an occasional trip to the grocery store that would knock me flat for at least a couple of days.

Tomorrow we leave for Athens -- the one in Greece! I'm still puny but this trip was planned and although the thought of travel rather terrifies me at the moment I decided I could either be puny at home or puny in Athens where it is warmer and sunnier. Not a hard decision. And getting from Poland to Greece isn't as tough as it would be if we were coming from the States. We're staying in an apartment so I'll be able to cook my own food and I'm taking a carry-on bag crammed full of snacks. Wish me luck...

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Just checking in. All the suggestions have been helpful. I started the probiotics and they have made a big difference in my gut gurgle. My more detailed food diary has helped pinpoint a couple other things that were causing discomfort (one was gluten-free rice cakes, RICE CAKES?!?!) Still having ups and downs but I'm taking it one day at a time -- actually had two really good days this past week and I went to the movies. Doesn't sound like much but 4 months ago I was basically housebound with an occasional trip to the grocery store that would knock me flat for at least a couple of days.

Tomorrow we leave for Athens -- the one in Greece! I'm still puny but this trip was planned and although the thought of travel rather terrifies me at the moment I decided I could either be puny at home or puny in Athens where it is warmer and sunnier. Not a hard decision. And getting from Poland to Greece isn't as tough as it would be if we were coming from the States. We're staying in an apartment so I'll be able to cook my own food and I'm taking a carry-on bag crammed full of snacks. Wish me luck...

Yeah, I am a big believer in probiotics for gut repair. I was a HUGE burning mess from mouth to you know where...and they did the trick.

LUCK!! and have FUN!!! You may want to look at this guy's website about tips for traveling abroad ---and carry a few cards! Do you speak fluent Greek? If not, these may help.....

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Please, let me know how your trip goes!! :) I am living vicariously through you for now, until I can travel again!! :lol:

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