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Kaycee

By Kaycee
in Coping with Celiac Disease

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I am going awqy this weekend, to stay with my elderly parents, in their seventies, and have not seen them since my diagnosis.

Has anybody got any good hints about going away? Starting to pack my bag, and it is nearly half full off food. There goes that squirrel instinct again! I'm only allowed 20kg, so I should be careful.

I'm a bit more concerned about cc, I guess if I was the ideal daughter, I would get in and do all the cooking! But mum is a fusspot, and there only seems to be one way to do things, and that is her way. Love her dearly, but can see if not handled correctly, I might end up in the firing line, and in the loo more often than not.

This could just be me stressing out as this will be the first time away from home since diagnosed. There is now a definite line drawn between ignorance of coeliac and my diagnosis. There is a before and an after time and I feel I am always comparing the two very distinct stages in my life. Funny how things go.

Cathy

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I do the same thing - we are planning trips with our three kids and I remember back to what we passed and know that I can't eat at any of those places, we have to plan everything, almost.

I would take tons of food, make sure she knows how sick you get with the CC issue--she won't want you to get sick. My dad is finally getting the hint but he has known for 2 years and just because he understands, a little, doesn't mean it will actually work right. He is a VERY messy eater/cook. I take food everywhere, just in case and I find out if there is a place nearby where I can buy some basic foods that I can eat.

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I do the same thing - we are planning trips with our three kids and I remember back to what we passed and know that I can't eat at any of those places, we have to plan everything, almost.

I would take tons of food, make sure she knows how sick you get with the CC issue--she won't want you to get sick. My dad is finally getting the hint but he has known for 2 years and just because he understands, a little, doesn't mean it will actually work right. He is a VERY messy eater/cook. I take food everywhere, just in case and I find out if there is a place nearby where I can buy some basic foods that I can eat.

What are yawl taking? I am taking fruits, salads, chicken, nuts, and I don't know what else. I will be gone 4 days. My first long trip. The hotel has a ref. but don't know how big so I am taking coolers. I plan on taking things to eat that do not need to be heated. It is too hot anyway. Oh, and some of those Chocolates from Wallmart. LindaLee :P

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jenvan
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Don't be too hard on yourself! I understand the frustration of having to go to be with your family and have to trouble shoot to make sure you get a *safe* meal. I would definitely bring snacks, cereal if you eat that for breakfast, bread, a little gluten-free dessert (cookie etc) for you. Will their house have anything gluten-free for you? Or could you go to the store and get a few things to supplement what you bring? ie. If they had salad, just bring dressing, if they have gluten-free lunch meat, just bring some bread. To save space, bring only the items you couldn't buy at a local store (ie. fruits, veggies, meat). Any place safe to go out and eat for one meal nearby? Can you encourage your mom to cook some "whole food" meals--ie. some meat, baked potato, veggie, salad, fruit etc? If it is a struggle, don't be afraid to stand your ground, so to speak. Try to state your needs and situation gently but firmly, non apolgetically. Hope the trip is good--not stressful!!

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lindalee
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I am going awqy this weekend, to stay with my elderly parents, in their seventies, and have not seen them since my diagnosis.

Has anybody got any good hints about going away? Starting to pack my bag, and it is nearly half full off food. There goes that squirrel instinct again! I'm only allowed 20kg, so I should be careful.

I'm a bit more concerned about cc, I guess if I was the ideal daughter, I would get in and do all the cooking! But mum is a fusspot, and there only seems to be one way to do things, and that is her way. Love her dearly, but can see if not handled correctly, I might end up in the firing line, and in the loo more often than not.

This could just be me stressing out as this will be the first time away from home since diagnosed. There is now a definite line drawn between ignorance of coeliac and my diagnosis. There is a before and an after time and I feel I am always comparing the two very distinct stages in my life. Funny how things go.

Cathy

Kaycee, I am new to this traveling thing too and I am going to plan ahead so I have plenty to eat. I do not want to eat anything bad. Just ate something wrong the other night and boy don't want to go there. I'm just going to pack until the car won't hold any more and go and treat it as an adventure. I really do hope you have a good visit with your parents. That is so special you have both of them. I'd love to be able to have a visit with mine. They have passed away. So I hope you have a wonderful time and get to have good talks and good memories. LindaLee :)

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