Guest guest Posted February 21, 2012 Report Share Posted February 21, 2012 Has anyone had any problems traveling with achalasia? My hubby surprised me on V-Day with a cruise to Bahamas that leaves this Sunday. I was devestated more than excited since this happened. Normally we love to vacation and cruise. But now this has interrupted my life so much, I dont do much of anything. I want to go but Im terrified of something happening and not being able to get emergency care. He thinks I will be fine being everytime I went to the ER it was before they had an idea of what it was and I was always fine. Im just really anxious/nervous. I would love to go and relax and get my mind off this but dont know how my esophagus will behave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2012 Report Share Posted February 21, 2012 I want to know how one travels with this condition too! > > Has anyone had any problems traveling with achalasia? My hubby surprised me on V-Day with a cruise to Bahamas that leaves this Sunday. I was devestated more than excited since this happened. Normally we love to vacation and cruise. But now this has interrupted my life so much, I dont do much of anything. I want to go but Im terrified of something happening and not being able to get emergency care. He thinks I will be fine being everytime I went to the ER it was before they had an idea of what it was and I was always fine. Im just really anxious/nervous. I would love to go and relax and get my mind off this but dont know how my esophagus will behave. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 Thank you so much . I have already prepared by picking up my own food to bring with me for the ship and when we are out on the island. I am new to this experience, havent officially been diagnosed and have only had a mild dilation with my EGD last Friday. So its a process getting used to dealing with this. Although looking back I have been for years just not at this level, it was much more manageable. So happy to hear you are not letting this define you. I couldn't agree more about the supportive spouse, my husband has been amazing. He has dealt with so much regarding my health issues, I dont know what I would do without him. > > > > Has anyone had any problems traveling with achalasia? My hubby surprised me on V-Day with a cruise to Bahamas that leaves this Sunday. I was devestated more than excited since this happened. Normally we love to vacation and cruise. But now this has interrupted my life so much, I dont do much of anything. I want to go but Im terrified of something happening and not being able to get emergency care. He thinks I will be fine being everytime I went to the ER it was before they had an idea of what it was and I was always fine. Im just really anxious/nervous. I would love to go and relax and get my mind off this but dont know how my esophagus will behave. > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 25, 2012 Report Share Posted February 25, 2012 Kim, , the way I have handled the regurg thing. is- I carry a large purse. Inside that purse I have plastic cups,all stacked inside each other except for the one i am using at the time... i get colored ones so no one can see what is in it..( i have been in TJ Maxx before and actually was down and aisle and was seen, they thought i was drinking something,, NOT! i got real stealthy with this procedure) Carry several cups stacked inside each other and some gallon zip lock bags and some throw away plastic bags like from walmart. I put paper towel in a cup so it wont slosh.. and the towel will absorb the barf ... i always have one cup fixed like this--- paper towel in cup, cup in gallon zip lock and zip lock in a plastic bag... sounds like a lot but i dont like being embarrassed anymore than i have to be.. when the cup gets something in it, i zip the lock bag.. and use till cup gets as full as i am willing to let it go.. then. zip her up tie a knot in the plastic bag and toss,. fix another one to be ready for next barf. Dont skip the paper towel part , it helps with the slosh factor.. Girl, i never thought i would have to share this hint.. hope it helps. Kim Ellen in the Sweet Deep South.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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