June 2023 GP asked for Consultation.
September 12th 2023 appt with Consultant #1
He said he'd write to another Consultant
Scan ordered - scan date 28th Sept.
18th October Consultant #2
November the wait goes on and on...
In the meantime, as per recommendation, bland diet, very restrictive
No
Raw vegetables or salad
Vegetables that may cause bloating such as onions, peppers, cauliflower, broccoli, and cabbage
Tomatoes and tomato-based products, e.g. passata, tomato pasta sauces
Dried fruits, e.g. raisins, prunes, apricots
Citrus fruits, e.g. oranges, lemons, grapefruit
Wholegrains or bran cereals, e.g. Weetabix, Bran Flakes, All Bran
Wholegrain bread, wholewheat pasta and brown rice
Spices and strong seasoning e.g. garlic, chilli or curry powder
Seeds and nuts
Tough fibrous meats e.g. steak
Smoked meats or fish
Fried or greasy foods including takeaway pizzas, fish and chips, high fat Chinese and Indian takeaway dishes
Caffeinated drinks
