It's tricky... and I know it sucks--especially when you eat with your friends-- they eat everything, and you always have to explain why you can't eat certain things-- oh, the fun!
Anyways, during the time I was in the dining halls (I'm a junior, and I was there my freshmen yr) I did not know I had IBS! I am IBS-C, I am not sure if you are C or D... but for me, I ate soup, baked potatoes, rice (which sometimes doesn't agree w/ me for some reason), rarely chicken, english muffins (MY FAV), unlike other individuals--I ate tons of salads (they agree with me), cheerios... I won't name the other things I ate (well, a few-- fat free frozen yogurt, and milk with my cereal-- DON'T DO THIS!!!).
The crazy thing about having IBS in college is staying SANE! It's different going to parties and not drinking with everyone-- and having everyone and 'their brother' ask you if you want something to drink... what ever you do, just remember that you're a lot safer if you just go and have fun without the drink. It takes me about a week to recover from a night of fun... so if you do decide to drink-- make sure it's worth it and you have an INCREDIBLE time, because chances are, you'll be asking yourself why when you are in pain!
If you have any other questions or how to deal in college-- or want to ask questions or ANYTHING! I am in college dealing with this too-- and found out the "IBS" news Nov. of 2003... it takes time and patience...
This year I get to explore another dimension of IBS and college-- living in my sorority house! AHHHH... I'm already scared... I think I'll just not eat-- hey, what a great way to lose weight...j/k!
Good luck!! Hope to hear from you in the future!
~Sarah
ps-- My cousin just graduated from the University of Pennsylvania... is that where you go?
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Oh... the fun of the dining halls!
