Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards

I understand what you are saying and how you feel. Unfortunately, sometimes it's hard getting the people you care about to understand what IBS really is. My husband still thinks sometimes that as long as I'm eating what I'm supposed to that I shouldn't have any problems ordering at a restaurant. Most of the time that is a correct assessment, but there have been times when something I've eaten, albeit what I'm supposed to, it still triggers an attack. That's the most difficult part of IBS for me. I agree with Lana Marie - calling ahead or getting ahold the menu ahead of time is a good idea. Even if you could honestly speak with one of your friends so that she could watch out "food-wise" for you could be helpful. Don't feel bad about ordering things your way. I know it is frustrating when you are treated with lack of respect for your choices when eating and personally, I would've probably excused myself to the restroom and asked the host for the manager and given a brief explanation about food allergies/medical condition and explained the disrespect and total lack of courtesy of the server. I would also have asked that the manager please make sure the food was being prepared as I requested. It would've been easy for the server to totally disregard your request when passing the info onto the cooks.

I don't know how long you've been Eating for IBS, but as you've heard and know, it takes a while to feel a complete difference and even then you may have a setback. Hang in there and know that you and your health are the most important thing. The hell with the server and possibly the restaurant, but there are places out there that will accommodate you and if they choose not to, the hell with them. They obviously have enough business that they don't need that of yours and your friends/family. That's how I view those things. I used to be a server and it was the hardest job ever, but I loved it. If you are good to the partrons and listen and accommodate them, it is a wonderful experience for everybody. Good luck and hang in there. And hey, HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY! Now you can go out for a fabulous Unbirthday Party!!

Also, I can't do the liquid fiber supplements, but Citrucel makes caplets that go down extremely easy. That's what works for me. Didn't know if you'd tried them before.

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