Thursday, November 8, 2012

WWPDD?


Modern Family is one of the only shows that Iven and I enjoy together - not sure why he doesn't like Glee (although I have a sneaking suspicion it's because they just randomly break into song at the drop of a hat - I think that's normal and do it, but he never does) or Smash (but it's probably for the same reason as above) or any of the programs where people are murdered and the murder is solved neatly within the one hour time slot by a combination of scientific tests and clever hypothesising.

We were watching it the other night. Claire and Phil were having a conversation - or rather Claire was talking to Phil and when she looked for him to comment he apologised and said he hadn't been listening.  
Iven looked at me and said "He never listens to Claire! I su ... mostly listen to you."

His little slip gave him away. He'd meant to say sometimes. Yes, he SOMETIMES listens to me. He mostly phases me - my talking becomes white noise. And I'm okay with that. It lets me get away with forgetting to tell him things (sometimes important things) and then being able to blame my forgetfulness on him not listening. It really is the secret to a long and (mostly) happy marriage - 26 years and counting (down).

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After my little excursion to the gastroenterologist last week I've made a few dietary changes. I've cut right back on wheat and cruciferous vegies and I've put cheese and milk back in. Well, that was a huge mistake - I'm talking about the lactose-containing stuff. Dr Fart might not think that I'm lactose-intolerant but my intestines would beg to differ and have been shouting it from the rooftops, or more appropriately, the basement long and loud. Hello, I'm a GaleForce runner in more than one way. Dr Fart told me that it's quite normal to pass gas up to 24 times a day and did that make me feel better about my problem? Well, it would have if he'd changed day to hour. Hey, I could potentially hold a Guinness World Record. My parents would be so proud.

I'm back to eating lactose-free again and my stomach is feeling normal. Yay!! 

When I was talking to Dr Fart last week he mentioned the FODMAPS diet. Now my understanding of this is that you eliminate certain foods which contain certain sugars. Dr. Fart was rather scathing of the diet and the scientific method of the study. BUT one of my friends has a daughter who has irritable bowel syndrome and she's been on the FODMAPS diet for a while and has never felt better. Quandary!! So do I look into it or not?? Has anyone had any experience with it? What would Phil Dunphy do?

12 comments:

  1. THe Caveman does not listen to me. I'm good with it.
    No experience with that diet. The eliminating sugars scares me. Sugar is my lifeline.

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  2. I love the Dunphys so much. Partly because Phil is so like my husband, although I can't tell him that. Mind you, if i did tell him, he probably wouldn't be listening anyway...

    Good luck with the diet - I'd hate to have to cut out anything that I enjoy eating.

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  3. Talk about FODMAPs (discovered by an Australian female doctor!) in one of my blogs. FODMAPs are about gas producing foods - usu for IBS patients. Lactose intolerance is more about osmotic diarrhea, gas would be gladly tolerated problem, as long as it's not painful. Docs right - try to keep as much lactose in your diet as possible to preserve any lactase enzymes that you may have.

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  4. I always listen to my wife... :) I'm lucky I can eat anything and haven't had any problems so far. Never heard of that diet. I don't like any show where they sing. Maybe a man thing...

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  5. Our favorite show to watch together. Don't know much about any advice to give BUT I know a good children's book that you would love. It is called Walter the Farting Dog. I should send it to you someday.

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  6. While I'm not a doctor, I do dispense unwanted medical advice on a regular basis - I watch a lot of TV, so it's okay. I think you should give it a try. If it isn't harmful, why not see how your body reacts. Real doctors sometimes seem to forget that we're all different.

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  7. I don't like Glee and my husband does! I love Modern Family!

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  8. Haven't heard of FODMAPs... sounds interesting though...

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  9. Good luck on your new eating plan!

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  10. I've heard of Fodmaps and it might be worth giving it a try. Because ultimately doctors can hypothesize all they want, but the proof is in the pudding (or rather, the farting) - rioght

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  11. With something like this, I'm thinking there is no better way to find out wehat works for your own body than to experiment. And I laugh like a kid every time you write "Dr. Fart."

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  12. What is that diet? I have IBS too, at the moment I'm doing pretty well. Only 24 times a day? Help I'm abnormal :)

    I love, love, love Modern Family (and Glee, and yes the hub doesn't like it either) and Phil is definitely my favorite. They started rerun from season 1, episode 1 yesterday and I laughed as much as I did when I saw it the first time.

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