Crohn's and Vacation

I get questions about how to deal with Crohn's and travelling.
Well, I just had my first vacation in over 10 years.  My last vacation was to England and it was not a good experience.  It involved doctors, pills and a very large abscess.  Not to mention the 10 hour plane ride home....not a good time.
This time, I took my family to Disneyland.  We spent 8 days in Disneyland, SeaWorld, Legoland and California Park.  We had a great time, but......


Basically for breakfast I had white toast with peanut butter and a cup of coffee (brewed coffee, not instant), everyday
Skipped lunch, everyday, but had a protein bar.
Regular dinner.
Lots and lots of water.  I brought my Brita bottle with me so I could fill whenever I wanted.


It was very hot (for me) and after 2 days of walking around Disneyland I was done and I started to develop a perianal abscess.  I missed SeaWorld so my wife took my 2 boys without me.  I felt so bad for them as they wanted me to go, but thought it best that I rest.  They understand about my illness and I appreciate that, but doesn't make it any easier for me about disappointing them.  The next 2 days were Legoland and California park, both of which I have never been.
Thankfully I felt better after the rest and had no problems the following 2 days.  I was still tired by the end of each day, but I had also brought my B12 pills with me which I think helped a lot. 
We did Disney again the next day and my wife took them again to California park the day we were leaving whilst I stayed at the hotel to finish the packing she started.
I'm thankful for an understanding wife and family.  I felt awful inside that I couldn't do all the things my kids wanted me to do, but at the same time, they know that I just can't.


Ironically, I didn't lose any weight while gone for 8 days.  I thought for sure I would....but didn't.  Skipping lunch and only having toast with peanut butter, I didn't feel hungry.  Maybe the protein bars helped, who knows.


Would I do it again?  Hell yes....


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