Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Re: eating out sucks I second that!

I only want to ever eat at Noodles and Co or Big Bowl; there is a Thai place I always used to like but I find it is too risky to really call it a safe restaurant for me. DH gets sick of Noodles but knows there isn't much else ok for me when we are shopping. If you have a Noodles or Big Bowl near you be happy though!
The other major problem we have is that my husband gives Sunday talks at other congregations/cities and someone generally takes us to lunch after. It is sometimes out and sometimes to their home. It scares me and really scares him to think I will get 'weird' and have a hard time being polite about the food situation. It is very difficult. I got some good advice recently though: Since I have the added problem of trying to not eat meat if possible, I asked an old friend who only eats fruits and veg what she does when going to someone's house. She said she makes it about the company/fellowship, and not about the food. I have started to think of it like this (not so much with close family who are being disrespectful when they still ignore your diet). I bring my own snacks ahead of time and just eat what I can and try to really enjoy the people's company.

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IBS-A for 20 years with terrible bloating and gas. On the diet since April 2004. Remember this from Heather's information pages:
"You absolutely must eat insoluble fiber foods, and as much as safely possible, but within the IBS dietary guidelines. Treat insoluble fiber foods with suitable caution, and you'll be able to enjoy a wide variety of them, in very healthy quantities, without problem." Please eat IF foods!

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