Changed GI Docs

I changed GI docs 2 weeks ago. I also had a very expensive CT scan and a lovely run of Entocort. Ok, I just finished the first 14 days of it-not quite as evil as prednisone but don't believe anyone who says no side effects. Just saying.

Growl

My tummy troubles have been problematic in the past week. Not the trips to the bathroom, those have been few. Instead it is a growling, burning pain. Sigh. I don't have time.

Tummy Troubles and BlogHer

I have blogged about attending BlogHer before and my tummy trouble anxieties related to attendance. I wasn't going to do it again. My daily life is packed more than usual lately. (House guests, my mother lives with me now, uh LIFE)

But then the Queen of Spain, one of my daughter's heroes posted this: Spilling My Guts. Now, I follow Queen of Spain to some degree on Twitter, BlogHer and such. I had noticed her posting that she had puked or felt icky...but I also tend to blank out such things since, well, they can be a daily occurrence around here.

So, here it is my annual discussion of BlogHer and Crohn's

1. I scope out bathrooms first thing. I will note the hidden tucked away ones. I will know which men's rooms turned into women's rooms. I will in an emergency USE a men's room...even if it hasn't been turned into one.
   
   
2. I will likely pick at a lot of meals or excuse myself from food smells.
   
   
3. I am a food blogger who avoids food blogging things...because of my tummy troubles and knowing that I will be in a situation where I will feel awkward for not eating this or that or smelling this or that, or gushing over food pictures.
   
   
4. I will limit handshakes and hugs...but avoiding all of them is impossible (and damn it, I will want to shake your hand or hug some of you) because the drugs for the Crohn's give me the immune system of well...I can't think of a comparison. Likewise, even off the drugs, I will catch and my body will overreact to whatever. However BlogHer Bola is a real threat...take and use plenty of antibacterial gel. (This would be my dream swag each year)
   
   
5. I may look like "death warmed over" even when having fun. Ignore it. I am not grouchy. I feel fine. I don't want the pity look. Do talk to me. Do know that I am something outside of tummy troubled. I am gorgeous and raccoon eyes are in.
   
   
6. I may need a nap. That doesn't mean I didn't want to attend your session.
   
   
7. I will pack my heating pad and meds...even ones I rarely use at home.
   
   
8. I will pack extra pants and an extra nightgown just in case.
   
   
9. I will need to not party all night. Even if I don't sleep...I need to have the quiet time and plenty of baths.
   
   
10. I will have a good time.