As I Stand Before You, Eating Humble Pie

[Lisa]

After many, many, many months being gluten free with out issues.....I choose poooorly.

Shopping and very hungry, I decided to attempt to choose wisely. Nope. The mall has a food court and I walked around and around and every one was giving out food samples. Nope, none for me.

So, after much thought, I choose a baked potato with philly steak and onion on it, with cheese sauce. I told the guy that I had a "wheat allergy" (sometimes, it's just easier). He washed the utensils and put on fresh gloves as he said he had other "clients" that request the same. Heck, sounds good.

Well, 24 hours later, the big bad flaming D is back. Heck, it has been a long time since this has happened. Tummy, is still talking very loud.

Tomorrow, I will have the shakes and as I work, it will be hard to count back money (brain fog), and I will be very dull minded.

I did not post this for people to post and make me feel better. I posted this because, I broke a personal rule. Which is "when in doubt, don't". I was feeling better and I got slack and it most likely put me back medically a month or so in the healing process. That gluten is burning it's way through my system. Shame on me.

Enough said, but I do have a question: Since I am home now, for the evening, should I take an Imodium or drink a lot of water and try to flush as best I can, while at home. Tomorrow may be another issue as I will be working.

Moral of the story is "don't cheat", because there are too many accidents that can grab your a**, when you're not looking.

[Lisa]

After many, many, many months being gluten free with out issues.....I choose poooorly.

Shopping and very hungry, I decided to attempt to choose wisely. Nope. The mall has a food court and I walked around and around and every one was giving out food samples. Nope, none for me.

So, after much thought, I choose a baked potato with philly steak and onion on it, with cheese sauce. I told the guy that I had a "wheat allergy" (sometimes, it's just easier). He washed the utensils and put on fresh gloves as he said he had other "clients" that request the same. Heck, sounds good.

Well, 24 hours later, the big bad flaming D is back. Heck, it has been a long time since this has happened. Tummy, is still talking very loud.

Tomorrow, I will have the shakes and as I work, it will be hard to count back money (brain fog), and I will be very dull minded.

I did not post this for people to post and make me feel better. I posted this because, I broke a personal rule. Which is "when in doubt, don't". I was feeling better and I got slack and it most likely put me back medically a month or so in the healing process. That gluten is burning it's way through my system. Shame on me.

Enough said, but I do have a question: Since I am home now, for the evening, should I take an Imodium or drink a lot of water and try to flush as best I can, while at home. Tomorrow may be another issue as I will be working.

Moral of the story is "don't cheat", because there are too many accidents that can grab your a**, when you're not looking.

I spell just about as well as I choose/chose, whatever

[tarnalberry]

I'm sorry you got hit! I don't have any good advice, for the best way to get through it. I often do the water thing myself, but haven't tried Immodium. Hope you're feeling better soon!

[Lisa]

Thanks, Tiffany..it will work itself out. Hows the new hair cut, post one for us.

[mouse]

Lisa, I am so sorry that you are feeling so lousy. I have done the same thing, when I did not want to make a scene, which made me a coward. Now, I roar like a lion - he he. But, there have been times that I have been hungry at the wrong times and took a chance. I was lucky that the chance turned out. I would drink plenty of water to flush everything. And not take the imodium until tomorrow so that you can work. HUGS

[JenKuz]

Or maybe drink ginger ale or gatorade; water by itself is good, but some glucose and electrolytes are even better....

When I was in Africa for three months last summer, the gatorade powder I brought with me was truly my saving grace. I was living in a village several hours from anywhere with electricity. Our water came from borehole (deep pump well) and was quite clean, but the jugs we transported it in were *not.* Plus all the little kids with dirty hands helping us pump water, and all the dogs and goats we were living amongst, all with their own unique worms, etc... I was sick a lot there, needless to say. So, yeah. Gatorade. Good stuff.

[Lisa]

Lisa, I am so sorry that you are feeling so lousy. I have done the same thing, when I did not want to make a scene, which made me a coward. Now, I roar like a lion - he he. But, there have been times that I have been hungry at the wrong times and took a chance. I was lucky that the chance turned out. I would drink plenty of water to flush everything. And not take the imodium until tomorrow so that you can work. HUGS

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xxoo Love you metta. I love it when you roar Got it covered for tomorrow. Sunday, we are taking another road trip, with our older friend Hazel to the mountians of Virginia to see the leaves. We are really looking forward to this one, but imodium, with be close at hand.

[Lisa]

Or maybe drink ginger ale or gatorade; water by itself is good, but some glucose and electrolytes are even better....

When I was in Africa for three months last summer, the gatorade powder I brought with me was truly my saving grace. I was living in a village several hours from anywhere with electricity. Our water came from borehole (deep pump well) and was quite clean, but the jugs we transported it in were *not.* Plus all the little kids with dirty hands helping us pump water, and all the dogs and goats we were living amongst, all with their own unique worms, etc... I was sick a lot there, needless to say. So, yeah. Gatorade. Good stuff.

Wow, sounds like another story for another day, but I would like to hear from your experience. It is wonderful to hear from the travelers. Please share your pict and the experience when you are able.

Gatorade, got, it drinking, thanks

[happygirl]

Lisa,

I am sorry to hear you are feeling so bad. Ugh! I wish we could put on a hat that says, "I screwed up" and it would make it all go away. You've learned your lesson--and you know it sucks---so why should we have to continue to suffer!

Where are you going in VA? You live in NC if I remember correctly. I just moved from VBeach to northern VA and the leaves are beautiful up here already. My mom drove from NoVa to their home in PA today and said it was breathtaking with the blue sky, the mountains, and leaves. They head to PSU (my alma mater) for the homecoming game tomorrow---which will be an even better drive up!

Immodiums are my best friend when I am not at the house. Good luck-hope you have a great trip.

Laura

[cmom]

When I'm attracted to the bathroom, I suffer at home but definitely take the Imodium the next morning so I can function normally.

[Mongoose]

Eating the wrong thing happens from time to time ... don't beat yourself too hard over it.

Try this for the next two or three days:

Double up on your B vitamins, if you take a B vitamin separate from your daily vitamin. Otherwise double up on your daily vitamin.

If you're not allergic to eggs, then eat an egg or two a day for the lutein. It's supposed to help with the fuzzy vision. Check this out for info on lutein and xeaxanthin: Open Original Shared Link. Eggs also have Vitamin D, an anti-inflammatory that also seems to have a lot to do with the immune system -- check this out too: Open Original Shared Link. It's a long page but worth reading.

For the inflammation, check this page: Open Original Shared Link. We keep unsweetened purple grape juice and frozen blueberries on hand for situations like this. Frozen blueberries are good with Rice Dream/Soy Dream/soy yogurt Cherries, red peppers and red cabbage are also in this category.

My own little theory is that part of the reason we feel so lousy for so long after getting glutened is that when the immune system ramps up to make war on the gluten invasion, it commandeers a bundle of the vitamins and minerals that our bodies would normally use for other things. So if we provide an extra supply of vitamins and minerals it helps us feel better.

Hugs to you, hope you are up to par really soon.

[Nantzie]

Hugs to you.

Nancy

[Canadian Karen]

Awww, Lisa, sorry this happened to you!

No words of wisdom, except to tell you that when it happens to me, mashed potatoes are the only food that doesn't hurt going through......

Your upcoming road trip sounds fabulous! Fall is my favourite time of year and all the fall colours "bring me alive" so to speak...... Unfortunately, for whatever reason, the colours up here in Ontario have been quite dull and not as vibrant as usual.......

Sending hugs and BM control vibes your way!

Karen

[jerseyangel]

Hi Lisa,

You poor thing! It happens to the best of us...I hope that by this morning, you're feeling better.

Keep the Immodium handy--that stuff is a lifesaver Maybe stash a banana in your purse in case you need a little something on the road.

[Guest nini]

Ah Lisa, it happens to the best of us (not saying I'M the best, but it does happen no matter how much I TRY to be good)... just the other day I got in a hurry and left the house without breakfast, and made the decision to get a side order of eggs and side of sausage at McD's... (cross contamination king of the world) and lo and behold I was up all night with explosive D...

[Judyin Philly]

Lisa

Sorry about the big 'd'

lots of good info here

enjoy your road trip

hugs

judy