I just wanted to post an update for my IBS journey. I was recently invited to a celebratory work dinner with my bosses and colleagues to a nearby restaurant. I haven't really confided in them about my IBS symptoms (which have gotten much better but I still get symptoms and flare ups, alongside anxiety). I was deliberating whether I should go or not, but I thought the last few weeks, I had been relatively calm symptom-wise and they were quite keen for me to go, so I said yes.
I did look over the menu beforehand and was going to pick what I thought were safe choices.
On the actual day, I did feel a little nervous. I had heard from other users on this forum that some take Imodium as a preventative measure, so I took some a few hours before. At the restaurant, some of the people arrived late, and also the service was a little slow, so I waited a long time to eat (I ended up eating much later than I normally do). I actually picked something completely different to what I thought was my safe choice - they had a fish of the day cooked with garlic butter, chips and salad, which was quite popular with most of the party, so I had this. The portion size wasn't too big. For me, garlic and onion can be a trigger but I was relatively ok. I also had a piece of crab and onion pate on flatbread!
At the restaurant, I didn't feel any huge symptoms although I did feel very tired. Luckily, I got a lift home, so I didn't have to wait a long time for public transport (which caused an issue the last time I ate out) and I quickly got back. Later on at home, I did have some gas but no cramping or toilet trouble. I still feel like I couldn't relax or fully enjoy the moment, especially as it was with colleagues. However, I was quite pleased that I managed to go out and eat a meal in public, with no large side-effects!
Probiotics and ibs c
IBS and how to cope
Whats working for me.
Some improvements in my IBS!!
