Was fearing the worst after going out for a meal.

[DD71]

It was my daughters 18th last night and we've had a table booked at our local Italian for a while.

I started a strict low fodmap diet 2 weeks ago and have really noticed a difference, Hence I was dreading today, especially since I'm working at a wedding from 4-12 tonight.

I avoided pasta etc but there was little on the menu that wasn't a no no so I just opted for the best bet.

At 7am the pains started followed by the sudden urge to go, I expected this to last for a while. However that wasn't the case. 30 minutes later it was all over and (touch wood) I'm ok so far.

Back to the regime today.

[PatV]

I'm starting it--probably not wise during holiday season. The wheat free is the hardest part.

[keskinny]

That is good. What are you normal symptoms? Where do you get this formal diet from? I get IBS but it is monthly and I cannot leave the loo for 45 minutes as the whole bowel is irritated. Well done to you.

[DD71]

I'm using the monash university fodmap diet, via the iPhone app.

I'm more strict though, avoiding all cereals other than rice.