We have invited to dinner at a friend's house. She is serving lasagna.
#368199 - 09/19/12 04:33 PM
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Sharyn
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Welcome to the board,
It is always a dilemma as to what to do when invited out to dinner. I have severe IBS and I cannot risk eating trigger foods. I found over the years that while my friends intentions are good they aren't knowledgeable enough about my eating habits to prepare a guaranteed safe meal. As a result I ask if they can prepare for me a grilled chicken breast, rice and boiled carrots. I even offer to bring the chicken breast. Of course this approach does not work for everyone but I have had good success with it over the years 
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Hi - call her asap, let her know you can't eat dairy or red meat because of a digestive disorder, and ask her if you can bring a pasta dish (and bring enough for others to share). If she's interested in what you can/can't eat, give her some IBS safe recipes for pastas or otherwise so she can see what you're dealing with.
Usually, people really want to make food their friends can eat without getting sick, they just need the info on how exactly to do that.
Best of luck,
Heather
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