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I am going to my 25th high school reunion in May, and am uncertain what meals or drinks they will be serving. How in the world am I suppose act normal at this thing if it's something IC unfriendly. I hate having to go into detail about my illness with anyone as it is!!! Any suggestions?
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take some prelief before you eat, and just eat very small portions. If any one asks, your not a big eater, thats all they need to know.
Have a blast, and hope you stay flare free.'The will of God will never take you where the Grace of God will not protect you.'
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Tigger has some good advice.. I would also eat before I go, that way you can just nibble on things that is IC friendly, But still take the prelief...Hugs
Ronda
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thats a great idea.. you could add I had a prior engagement that I ate at..'The will of God will never take you where the Grace of God will not protect you.'Comment
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We had a Holiday Party for work and I was worried about it because I wasn't sure what I was going to be able to eat. Back then I hadn't been able to find Prelieft yet but it did just fine. I actually had a salad with a little bit of salad dressing and some other questionable things. I just drank lots and lots and lots and lots (lol) of water. I was peeing the whole time but I really didn't have a flare that I remember from it. That was one of those days that I thought, screw it, free yummy food, I'll eat what I want and just drink lots of water to flush it right out.Christine
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I went to a fifties church gathering. I brought my cooked food and they were helpful to heat it up in the kitchen for me. They should be sympathetic about your food alergies.not yet dx with ic-diagnosing myself as of aug 2006
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When I go to any kind of convention, etc., I check ahead of time to find out what is being served. I simply explain that I have some food allergies. I have never had anyone refuse to accommodate me. Usually the menu has things I can have with minor adjustments.
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I would just say you had a bit of a tummy bug the day before so your not that hungry and then eat before you go.
that way no one will ask any questions and lets face it, its nothing to do with anyone one else so dont worry what they think and just have some fun
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Also doing IC diet and regular use of heat packs.
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Great advice already. I would just add that when it is an occasion when I might have something that will cause a flare, I take some pre-emptive Pyridium before I go just in case.
For me personally, besides the pain, the worst part of this disease is being at an event where everyone is eating something I can't have and talking about how wonderful it is. I agree with everyone that you might want to go ahead and eat before the event. Then don't hang around the food table so much, but concentrate on seeing and catching up with your friends. If it's a sit down meal, eat what you can and if anyone asks, you can educate a few people on IC. It was at this very scenerio that I found out my best friend from high school (30 year reunion) also has IC! What are the odds of that?Comment
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Hi! I was reading your post and the one thing that stuck out to me was your feeling the need to act halfway "normal". The thing is, it isn't normal to have to scrutinize every morsel of food we eat, and I understand not wanting to mention this sort of things to virtual strangers because it is none of their business, but why pretend?
I, too, am struggling with this. My boyfriend and I had tickets to an expensive wine tasting event before I got diagnosed. They were non-refundable and we had a non-refundable hotel room already. He wanted to cancel based on the fact I wouldn't be able to taste or eat.
I told him we were going anyway because we'd already paid a lot of money, because I didn't want to start living like a hermit just because of another medical condition that can be disabling. I told him that if I felt well, we were going. End of story. He listened. We had a decent time. He tasted, I smelled wine. I was able to eat two things being served....yes, I ate a taste fo butternut/crab bisque and for my main course, I had a piece of plain cheesecake and gave him the crust.
My boyfriend and I are serious foodies. This is tough on us. It's one of the things we enjoy most together...eating. And for a while, it won't be that way. The reality sucks.
Just have to make the best of it, kwim?
I think if you pack some healthy IC friendly snacks in your bag and you eat before you go, you'll just get so busy socializing, you won't care about the food.Sonja
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Thanks everybody for all your great advice. I am now fully armed, but not dangerous!!!lololololololololComment
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