I saw the doctor yesterday and he confirmed that I have IBS.

Big sigh of relief

No tumours, thank heavens. Very healthy and attractive looking bowels!!!

Don't want to be too graphic but I could see the bowel in spasm. Which confirmed what I knew already, that my bowel thinks it has to give birth to itself on a daily basis.

I promise not to mention that again.

I'm determined not to let this get to me but see it as an opportunity for a new start. To reclaim my life.