I had my gallbladder out in January 2010. I had the misconception that afterwards eating would be "back to normal" (normal was never very nutritious, I must admit). About 8 weeks after surgery I noticed a LOT of heartburn right up between my breasts and very intense, sometimes for hours with no relief. I also was having the sensation of a racing heart (I do have an irregular heartbeat and take one pill a day to stabilize that). I was SURE that I needed an increased dose of medicine for my heart. I was convinced that something very bad was going to happen to me!
This was all very discouraging and I felt like I was trapped in a very unhealthy body at the age of 40. Medical doctors didn't do any testing on me, but gave me pills for panic attacks. I haven't taken any - and don't plan to. I just had a hunch that it wasn't that.
I looked up GERD on the internet and found a link to your page. I was pleased that most of your foods were ones that I already liked and that I didn't have to order food to eat.
I ordered your Great Taste No Pain plan and followed the first 4 days pretty closely. No pain. No racing heart. I lost 7 pounds in the first 10 days. (I needed to do that anyway!)
I have had your program now for 6 weeks and am sure that I will NEVER go back to how I ate before! I DO have more energy and am not near as hungry as I "thought" I was before. No pop and trying to eat a high alkaline diet is definitely for me. I try to look at the "what to eat with what" pages and follow it the best I can. Your manual is easy to
read and understand.
My nephew, who is a chiropractor and big believer in organic, healthy food is my encourager. He continually asks me to share ideas, recipes and encourages me to stay on track. I am hoping to convince my husband and kids that this is the right track to go on.
Thank you, Sherry, for helping me to feel so good again. I continue to tell others about this, as so many of my friends suffer from IBS, heartburn and digestive problems.
Paula
Dear Sherry,
Since I have been following your Great Taste No Pain plan I've lost about 6 pounds, my energy level has gone up, I don't get bloated after I eat or feel hungry between meals. I have been a diabetic for 15 years. My blood sugars have come down and stayed level in the ideal range. I feel great.
Thanks,
Paula
I have had digestive problems for all of my adult life. I have been on every prescription pill ever made. Every time I went back to the doctor he prescribed another pill. Nothing worked! I continued to suffer from gas, bloating, and heartburn. I was sleeping with six pillows at night.
I found your website and decided to try your Great Taste No Pain plan since nothing else worked. I couldn't believe the results! I was finally able to sleep at night and the gas, bloating and heartburn are gone. Not only that but since I've since I've started to eat more fruits and vegetables, I no longer have any craving for any of the ""bad"" foods.
I feel like a new person, and I am passing this information on to my friends who are suffering from these same problems.
Thank you so much for your help.
Jane
Here's my story. I had a severe bout with diverticulitis. I had never even heard of it. It is a very serious, life-threatening illness. Both my Doctors left me hanging with what to eat or not eat to prevent this from happening. In fact, they each said the opposite.
I did an internet search on diverticulitis and found your web site. Oh, joy! I ordered your Great Taste No Pain plan and started eating correctly right away. I lost 8 pounds right away and my acid reflux went away. I also had no problem with regular BM's. Then I ordered the probiotics and even feel better. Once in a while, I stray from the best way of eating, and I can tell right away. But in no time, I can be right back on track. I love the fact that when I eat correctly, I am not hungry, have more energy, and feel great. I believe, eating the right way also gives me a clearer mind and my thinking is not cloudy.
Thank you Sherry,
Vee
Before I started your Great Taste No Pain plan I was in constant fear of leaving the house, not knowing how My IBS was going to act that day. Some days I stayed on the toilet more than off, with the worse diarrhea.
Sometimes the abdominal pain was so bad I was wishing I had my Gall Bladder back, Because the pain and symptoms where the same as I had before it was removed with Gall Stones. One time it was so bad I called 911 to get myself to the hospital for treatment, after that trip I was put on Prilosec 80 mg a day... This just added to the diarrhea I already had almost like taking a big dose of Magnesium. It was awful; I can't print the experience that I had here on this page! I was then given a prescription drug that was to take care of the diarrhea. After the 3rd day the experience I had while out shopping was so bad that I felt that something else had to be done for me.
I got on the Internet and found your Great Taste No Pain plan. I have been on this now for about 3 weeks, still learning how to combine foods. I went to the doctor and found I had lost 7 lbs, and the DR wanted to see my new plan. He said he needed to be on it himself.
Thank you for this great diet that is easy to stay on and never be hungry. Also my husband is a diabetic, and I have been feeding him from the same diet. His blood sugar readings have taken a drastic change for the better.
Margaret Sheppard
Hello, Sherry
Thank you for this wonderful information. I have been on your Great Taste No Pain program for 2 days and already have noticed a wonderful difference. I am trying to keep 3 hours between each meal and find that I am not really hungry on this program. Looking forward to see what happens after 2 more days on the program.
Thank you so very much.
M. Harkov
About two weeks ago my daughter told me about your Great Taste No Pain plan. She had been told by her doctor that she should take Prevacid and felt quite ill from taking it. Her husband researched the side effects and they called me. I had been taking that medication and they were worried about what they had read. Trying to find a solution they came across your website.
I am 63 years old woman, married with three married daughters and five wonderful grandchildren. I am (was) basically a shut-in as going out is simply too risky. My only outings are (were) to my children or to church, on a good Sunday!
I was in my late twenties when I started having difficulties with my intestines. The doctor felt that an infected uterus might be the cause and I had a hysterectomy. The problem did not go away and more issues began. I was told I had loose bowel syndrome. It was suggested that I avoid wheat and milk. A year or so later, I was told I had a hernia. I was told to avoid seeds. Then I became more and more sick. It took four years for them to diagnose fibromyalgia. My own family doctor did not believe in FM and basically made me feel like a hypochondriac. I had great blood work, my blood pressure was great, no cholesterol so why was I complaining!!!!!! So he prescribed Motrin to help cope with the pain of fibromyalgia. I had bladder problems, digestive problems and all was always blamed on F.M. Then the problems with acid began and, twenty-five years ago, I started taking Losec. It was then that my doctor mentioned the danger of Motrin (Ibuprofen) on the stomach. I immediately stopped taking them and decided to cope with my pain through prayers and medication. For the next ten to fifteen years, I took Losec. The bladder problems became so bad that my doctor sent me to a urologist who diagnosed Interstitial Cystitis and told me to avoid fresh fruits and raw vegetables.
The acid was no longer being controlled by the Losec so, a few years ago, I was switched to a few others but, none seem to help. I was sent to see a G.I. who prescribed Prevacid and told me I had GERD. I must say it controlled the acid but once I started taking them, I was catching every cold or bug around me. My doctor suggested that I needed more sleep and because I was up 10 to 12 times a night, to go to the bathroom, she prescribed Desmopressin. Nothing seems to help. I caught the H1N1 flu in September and I was sick until early January.
That was my state, two weeks ago, when I decided to give your Great Taste No Pain plan. Within hours I felt better. After two days, I took a long walk, with my husband, which I had not done in months. I had energy. I quit taking the Prevacid and the Domperidone after reducing it to one every 2 days and then 3 days and have not taken any in the past four days. I can not believe the difference in my life. Last night I actually slept through the night without having to go to the bathroom. I was out for four hours yesterday without searching for a public washroom. I can stand wearing a bra and inches have gone around my stomach. I have lost four pounds yet I am no hungry. I am enjoying the fruits so much, as well as, whole wheat. All of me feels better. I have taken long walks every two days since I started your plan and there's not much to my legs.
I thank my daughter and son-in-law for answering my prayers, but most of all, I thank you for your plan. This plan, along with the wallet size card, and the recipe book are my favorite reading material for now!
Diane L.
Hello Sherry:
I've been following your "Great Taste No Pain" food plan. I have been so happy I have done this. My heartburn has gone. I am not hungry between breakfast and lunch. I have also noticed; I am sleeping much better and not awakening in the middle of the night and not being able to go back to sleep. In addition, I have a terrific amount of energy. I got up at 6:00 a.m. this morning, showered and got dressed. Had breakfast and after doing the dishes, I took pictures of the brand new layer of snow we received in Dewey, Arizona. I took my dog for a walk. I ironed for two hours, worked around the house all afternoon, and still felt energetic.
I thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Rita
Dear Sherry,
I had constant heartburn after almost every meal. I had an endoscopy in May and
the result was GERD. The doctor prescribed Aciphex. I took it for 2 months and was
fine. After that, I was okay for a short while and then the heartburn returned. I had the
medicine refilled, but I didn't want to have to take it for the rest of my life. I'm not on
any prescription drugs now and I didn't want to have to stay on one.
I started following your Great Taste No Pain plan. I've had no heartburn since.
I want to share the information with others that I know who are experiencing the same symptoms.
Thank you for putting forth this eating program. It is easy enough to follow and you
are never hungry.
Sincerely,
Pat N.
Dear Sherry,
Yes I am doing much better thanks to the Great Taste No Pain life style. I have not been on medication but was becoming increasingly embarrassed with my very rumble tummy while I was working on my massage clients. Now, no more loud interruptions and apologies. What a relief!!
Also the of course much less gas and more regular bowel movements. All
great things I've noticed that I'm not craving any thing and am satisfied.
