When you are riddled with FODMAP intolerance being a dinner guest is especially hard. I feel constantly that i am putting people out. I feel the most for the ones who put so much time into getting it all right, only to realise, after i point it out, that onion is in the french onion soup mix.
I feel a bit of a nuisance... and hungry of course as i am normally left with little to eat and too much to drink. I have had the unfortunate experience of someone getting truly exasperated with me. Rolling her eyes and making hmph sounds (I find it fascinating that some people think more of their feelings then my health. The fact that i will not be able to stand, or sit comfortably in a few hours, doesn't matter to them in that moment of hurt pride). So now i come in fear.... fear of upsetting the host... but luckily most are gracious and kind, but still the horror of bad experiences linger.
I have also gotten to the stage where its not worth the risk, where i regret that beautiful piece of cake or dish and will no longer eat for fear of the inevitable consequences. Leaving my charming hosts a little put out. But luckily they soon get over it and we chat away for hours about anything and everything.
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