I decided to take the IBSChek test to see if I had the antibodies to vinculin so that I’d know if I was going to be prone to relapse for the next several years.   I figured that with my history of travel and food poisoning that I had these antibodies and would be dealing with relapses in a few months until the antibodies cleared out after 6-7 more years.  Results are in and the test was NEGATIVE!   That was a huge relief.

I’m feeling really good these days even after a week long trip I took where I was dependent on someone else doing my cooking and several restaurants.  I ate a lot of salad and raw veggies which I usually don’t do but had no issues with theml.   I did carry along my cooler with some kraut, kombucha, Epic products, muffins and cookies to make sure I was going to be fine but really didn’t need it though ate it for extra calories.   Zero gut issues and no recurring constipation on the entire trip so I really think the SIBO is completely gone at this point.  I did drop 3 lbs but that was to be somewhat expected.   I’m still awaiting the Comprehensive Stool Test to see if I still have the blasto and if I have balanced my colon flora out a bit.    Should have that back in a few weeks and then I’ll meet with Dr. Bowen to discuss and decide whether or not to continue probiotics and to start tapering off the prokinetics.