Last Friday was such an awesome day, I was able to meet up with a couple of my friends that I haven't seen since November. We met up at UNO's, had a drink, and caught up on how each of us were doing. It was so nice to feel somewhat normal. Not to say that I wasn't a little nervous going out, especially since I was hooked up to my hydration bag (the stupid cord gets stuck on everything, *sigh*). Plus I just never know when I could get sick; nothing can damper a fun time like being stuck in the bathroom for half of the outing. But sometimes, you just gotta say, screw it, enjoy the moment and try to take precautions before hand.
1) Rest before going out: Whether its a nap or just relaxing while watching a movie, make sure that you reserve some energy before going out, especially if you have gotten sick during the day.
2) Pick a place you'll be able to enjoy yourself: Be sure to pick places that you'll be able to really relax and have a good time (I try to pick places where I know the outlay of the building, more importantly, the loo). It can be your house, a restaurant, the movies, etc. As long as you know you'll feel safe, make it a suggestion to your friends as a place to meet.
3) Wear something comfortable: Especially if you have stomach issues wear comfortable clothes. I know, especially us girls, we like to dress up. But instead of wearing clothes that could actually cause you to be in even more discomfort, dress up the comfortable clothes with wearing some jewelry, a little make up, and doing your hair. You'll be able to relax, zenify, and enjoy your company a lot more.
4) Bring some candy or sweets: In case your sugar goes down, always bring some type of candy. It's easy to pop in your mouth and let it sit under your tongue and get absorbed by your body quickly.
5) Eat after you go out: Eating can be a trigger for some of us with chronic stomach illnesses. Because of that, it might be important to try and eat a meal after you are out not while you are out. This is something only you can decide depending upon your situation.
I had such a fun time with the girls, and I can't wait to be able to go out with them again!
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