by benforred | Aug 28, 2020 | Anniversaries, Relationships, Travel
It’s been over a year since I took a real vacation. I took a week off work at the end of 2019 to work on projects for my house, but that doesn’t really count. I’ve been in need of a real vacation, particularly with the stress of Covid19. Work has...
by benforred | Jun 2, 2019 | Family, Travel
My parents and I decided to embark upon another cruise for this year’s family vacation – this time to Hawaii and British Columbia. Lahaina, Maui My mother and I both have Familial Adenomatous Polyposis and Short Bowel Syndrome – she...
by benforred | Sep 29, 2018 | Caregivers, Travel
I didn’t realize what was happening until it was too late. I didn’t recognize that I was staying in a toxic relationship until I just couldn’t take it anymore. The end was perfect timing for a family cruise vacation to Hawaii. It was going to be a...
by benforred | Aug 26, 2018 | Activity, Medication, Short Bowel, Symptoms, Travel
I have a very tumultuous relationship with the medication Lomotil, generic is Lonox. This relationship changes periodically throughout the years. I take Lomotil to slow my bowel movements due to my Short Bowel Syndrome. The amount of Lomotil I require has...
by benforred | Jun 25, 2017 | Activity, Short Bowel, Symptoms, Travel
I prepared myself for a few days traveling from the United States to Mexico to attend a destination wedding. With Short Bowel Syndrome (SBS), I’m always nervous about traveling as I need to have an accessible restroom. Without a restroom, my activities are...
by benforred | Mar 11, 2017 | Health, Ostomy, Travel
Traveling with an ostomy is manageable and even enjoyable but it is faced with risks. There are risks of inconvenience in regards of restrictions when flying, restroom access, and appliance welfare. Recently while traveling to visit my Great Uncle for a week, my...
