In late 2019 I went in to SJOG Midland with diverticulitis. I have to follow a FODMAP diet and told the Dietician arranging my food there that I could not eat garlic or onion.
They did not seem to be aware of the FODMAP diet but took down in detail what I could not eat. After several days of fasting, I was allowed a liquid diet. It seems the clear soup contained either garlic or onion and two days later, like clockwork, I got diarrhea that went on for while.
It was then assumed that I had gastro and all health professionals had to gown up to attend to me for the next two days. It was actually a FODMAP intolerance as I know those attacks well. After that, I tried to have my own food as I felt I could not trust what I was given. But there was nowhere for me to store food and it basically was not allowed so every meal was a worry for me.
I do hope that in future the hospital understands FODMAP requirements. Otherwise, if I have to go back in I will get friends to bring food to me.
"Lack of FODMAP diet awareness"
About: St John of God Midland Hospital / Perioperative Services/Theatre/Operating Theatres St John of God Midland Hospital Perioperative Services/Theatre/Operating Theatres Midland 6056
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