Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | not sure if I'm too late, but

if I can't get out of food-oriented events, I always just eat beforehand and then bring a safe dessert that I can pick at while everyone else is eating.

Rice Krispie Treats are good -- they're easy and everyone likes them. The last time I brought them as the one safe food, I only got one small piece because everyone ate them too quickly. You can use the RKT recipe on the cereal box or marshmallow package, but only use 2 T IBS-safe margarine or oil (usually it calls for 1/4-1/2 C, which is way too much).

If it's family or people I know well, I will also bring my own chicken breast and grill it with just cooking spray. Sometimes also I'll ask them to bake a potato for me in the microwave.

If I am stuck there for the whole day, I bring my safe dessert AND chicken AND a batch of bready stuff like bread or muffins. I don't do this unless I know the people well enough, though, 'cause it looks kind of weird to be juggling an armful of food!

Not sure if you're C or D, but make sure to make your meds beforehand. Just in case you do happen to slip a little.

Good luck! Let us know how it went.

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jen

"It's one of the most serious things that can possibly happen to one in a battle -- to get one's head cut off." -- LC

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