Posterior C5-7 cervical fusion to fix non fusion

Food is an issue for me because I have a lot of food allergies and sensitivities (some cause asthma, nasal allergies, diarrhea, headaches). I eat mostly vegan (very allergic to eggs) and there are a host of even vegan foods that leave me feeling unwell. I have been working with a nutritionist/dietician for the past year to reduce inflammation and deal with my allergies. A bonus has been I have eliminated migraines that have plagued me since I was 17 (I am now 61) and I knew of many foods that triggered my migraines before but it turns out it was also a synergistic effect of many foods. I eat mostly organic and since I am very sensitive to preservatives, more real food. Needless to say I am a royal pain in the butt to feed.

I use a recliner a lot to rest during the day and you don’t find those much while traveling either so it is hard to rest comfortably unless you get in your hotel bed. And now with my recent neck surgery I do not want to be in a crowd of people as I fear getting bumped into, I also fall easily so touristy places aren’t my thing. I do use a cane, which if nothing else warns people to be careful, but there is always the jerk, in a hurry, shoving themselves through the crowd so they can show off how fast they can walk....😜

I have only been on one cruise and I felt trapped by being around so many people (with voracious appetites) and I was seasick the whole time. I am allergic to the seasick medication. But it sounds it might be a good way to travel?

Traveling with chronic issues is hard. Any other thoughts folks?

Thanks Karen,
I am sorry you are so isolated. I went through that after my first neck surgery in 2014, it is tough. I am used to and almost prefer less people interaction. My last plane ride was three years ago to see my grandson after he was born and it was tough. The last vacation was in 2009. We tried a trip to the coast a few years ago and i had to go to the ER and it was awful.

But I do like short day trips like you mentioned. We did one last summer up the gorge and it went well, although I spent the next few days in bed. Once my neck is healed I think I should be able to make it to the coast. My husband has very high hopes for more travel with my neck “fixed”. We will see. For now I want a bit more healing before I go anywhere and then take some baby steps with day trips first.

My husband has one friend he likes to travel with, who doesn’t Live nearby, but he will do that. But he really wants to be with me and travel with me, I feel fortunate to have him love me that much and in spite of all my issues. But it does put pressure on me to “be well”, push myself to go places and do things.