18. IBS Success Story: How Stacy Beat Severe Diarrhea and IBS Without a Low FODMAP Diet

Send a text In this episode, host Jessie Wong talks with Stacy, a past client who struggled with severe diarrhea, fatigue, and cramps due to IBS for over a decade. Discover how they worked together to identify Stacy IBS triggers and avoid unnecessary elimination diets, leading to complete symptom relief in just four weeks. Learn about why not everyone with IBS needs a low FODMAP diet and how proper symptom tracking and evidence-based guidance can transform your gut health journey. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: ✔ Stacy’s battle with IBS symptoms since teenage years ✔ Using Tums and Imodium – temporary fixes that didn’t solve the root issue ✔ How Stacy’s GI doctor and working with a dietitian fit together ✔ The trigger identification process (no low FODMAP required) ✔ Life after IBS: freedom, symptom control, and no more bathroom emergencies ✔ Stacy’s top advice: Don’t DIY restrictive diets – work with a pro Timestamps: [00:00] Meet Stacy and her IBS journey [02:38] Life before IBS: symptoms since teenage years [04:14] Stacy’s daily struggle: diarrhea, cramps, and exhaustion [07:33] Managing symptoms: Tums, Imodium, and frustration [12:43] Deciding to work with a dietitian for real answers [17:52] The truth about low FODMAP diets (and why Stacy didn’t need it) [22:49] How we pinpointed Stacy’s food triggers without going low FODMAP [28:10] Life today: symptom-free and confident [29:43] Stacy’s advice for anyone with IBS Resources Mentioned: Ep 18 With Bailey Hanna Ep 6 With Dr Andrea Love 🌟 Love this episode? Leave us a 5-star review! It helps us reach more people who need IBS support. Get our help: 🌟 Join IBS Freedom Program - https://ibsdietitian.com/group-program/ 👩🏻‍⚕️ Make an appointment https://ibsdietitian.com/1-1-appointments/ 🖥️ Affordable IBS Self-Paced Course https://ibsdietitian.com/ibs-freedom/ 🔔 Stay Connected & Get More Support 📷 Follow us on Instagram: @ibs.dietitian 💬 Join our Facebook Community: IBS Support For Women Free Resources: 🖥️ Free IBS Relief Masterclass: https://ibsdietitian.com/masterclass 📋 Free Symptom Tracker – Start tracking your symptoms today: https://poopedia.org/resources 🔗 Download your FREE Low FODMAP Starter Guide (grocery list, meal plan, and food swaps): https://ibsdietitian.com/resources/