I hear you, my friend. I am a very recent IBS diagnosee (within the last month). The diet change is crazy, but I do feel better. The way I did it was to use Heather's Cheat Sheet and make a list of stuff that I liked to eat. Then I went shopping. Fortunately, I ate healthy prior to the onset of IBS, so the change was not as drastic. When I eat out, I order grilled fish, chicken or pasta dishes and always choose baked potato or rice instead of the fries. And being from NM, it's never a problem to ask for a tortilla to munch on or order some chips and guacamole as an appetizer. As long as you start your meals or snacks with soluble fiber, watch your insoluble fiber and avoid the trigger stuff, you'll do fine. If you're getting bored with your diet, try to spice it up with some ethnic food. Jazz up your rice with Cajun dishes. Hummus and pita bread are great as a snack/appetizer. Certain types of sushi (drink your miso soup first) are safe. Use your imagination and try to have fun with this new dietary adventure. Good luck. 
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