Chronic Pain Support Group
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A few weeks ago I missed a trip to Dominican Republic, specifically Punta Cana, right on the Caribbean b/c my entire family got the flu. I was weak and so sick I just couldn't even get up to cancel the trip. Well, now I get a call saying I'm leaving at 3:55 am to fulfill that obligation.
I shouldn't complain- at least my RSD should feel better with the warm weather. But I'm using a cane now (not happy about that) and will have to check a bag. I'm also going to have to run across the Newark airport between planes, catch a shuttle and pray I get there in time to exchange some money. All of this on NO sleep.
I'm missing my son's 1st party- he was invited to his 1st birthday party- and I don't want to go. It's not like I get to lay around for 4 days. And I'm nervous at going to a strange place. I've heard it can be dangerous, but they say that about Mexico and I go there all the time. I just hate being slower, and dependent on my meds. I'm saying a prayer that all goes well, and that my foot warms up!
Anyway, I'll be away a few days and don't know what the internet access is at the hotel. I wish everyone good luck and no pain, and if you have a spare prayer, I'd appreciate it! (For safety.)
Okay, gotta pack- can't imagine where my warm weather clothes are. Hoping all goes well- and that the rooms have safes!
I shouldn't complain- at least my RSD should feel better with the warm weather. But I'm using a cane now (not happy about that) and will have to check a bag. I'm also going to have to run across the Newark airport between planes, catch a shuttle and pray I get there in time to exchange some money. All of this on NO sleep.
I'm missing my son's 1st party- he was invited to his 1st birthday party- and I don't want to go. It's not like I get to lay around for 4 days. And I'm nervous at going to a strange place. I've heard it can be dangerous, but they say that about Mexico and I go there all the time. I just hate being slower, and dependent on my meds. I'm saying a prayer that all goes well, and that my foot warms up!
Anyway, I'll be away a few days and don't know what the internet access is at the hotel. I wish everyone good luck and no pain, and if you have a spare prayer, I'd appreciate it! (For safety.)
Okay, gotta pack- can't imagine where my warm weather clothes are. Hoping all goes well- and that the rooms have safes!
Lisa
Dont worry about anything else just like when we were teenagers and could go on vacation on a drop of a hat. Now I need to plan things out weeks in advance to go away for a weekend. Ah what youth would be like again the road trips and vacations and cocktails, oh wait maybe not those no mixing meds and alcohol but have a good time anyways.
Here's to a good time!
Blessings, Sammy
hugs
amy
Travel is extra hard on us. You can't just sit when you are in pain if they call your flight.
Standing on the jetway waiting is painful and no one cares.
You can't stand on take off just for pain.
Can't stand on landing just because of pain.
Worse travel always causes my regular bowels to slow down.
I don't take break thru's when I am traveling so I can stay alert to follow directions. Once I get to the hotel, then I relax.
Good luck
Sunnybunn- I am a travel consultant and writer, which is why I was obligated to go. I go for 4 -5 days a month somewhere, and usually 1-2 trips to Europe a year. It's getting harder as my son grows up. At 2 he knows I'm gone and seems to grow in a few days! Don't know how long I'll keep doing it.