Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Re: Job Offer

I am in the same boat as you. I don't eat in restaurants, but sometimes I have to travel for my job.

En route, I bring packed sandwiches in a lunch cooler packed with frozen peas (because ice packs aren't allowed on flights).

I bring my own food to the hotels where I stay ... canned tuna, canned salmon, Kettle's baked salted potatoe chips, some IBS-safe veggies etc. I arrange for a fridge and microwave in my hotel room and I pack a small Corningware dish, knife, fork, can opener, a little dish soap and a cloth so I can cook a little in my room.

I either bring IBS-safe bread with me from home and/or Yehuda matzoh (as a substitute for crackers, but made from just white flour and water so very IBS-safe). For jam, I use Beech Nut babyfood apple sauce, apple/blueberry sauce, etc., which contains no additives.

The microwave can be used to make an IBS-safe egg sandwich. What you need is a plate with a cover and some organic eggs (purchase at a local store). Separate the egg whites and pour them onto the plate. (If you have some oil, you can grease the plate beforehand.) I use three egg whites. Cover the plate with the lid and microwave high for about 1 minute, 40 seconds. You will have a perfect omelete!

If I can't arrange for a microwave in the room, I ask the hotel kitchen to microwave my food for me.

It's definitely challenging for me to travel, but I haven't got sick yet ... as long as I stick to the routine.

Hope this helps.

Regards,

Belinda

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