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Posted 7/26/2009 4:08 AM (GMT 0)
My family planned a camping trip for months and I was so worried about how to manage it with my UC ... we were hoping to get a campsite close to the bathrooms - no such luck. They were about 1/8 mile away! My kind hubby rigged a homemade enclosure and created my own personal port-o-potty at our campsite! I was very lucky that most of the nature trails had some type of bathroom facility available every 1/4 mile or so ... we had an air conditioned pop-up camper but it had no potty.

It IS manageable as long as you plan ahead! The first day I was so anxious about being caught somewhere without bathroom access but finally calmed down when I realized everything would work out. Without the stress, I had fewer bathroom trips. Plus I packed all my comfort UC foods like fresh pineapple, cherries, and yogurt to help ...
Posted 7/26/2009 4:42 AM (GMT 0)
Happy you had a good time camping with your family. Seems your husband understands clearly...how loving that was of him to create "comforts" in the woods.

q
Posted 7/26/2009 4:54 PM (GMT 0)

Once one relaxes - that helps!  We have a port-a-potty in our garage and the chemicals just in case.  We had it in our boat and sold the boat.  Just never know when your septic system quits or ?  Kinds of boyscout motto - always prepared, etc.  My husband is also getting more aware of my needs along the way.  We leave earlier for appointments "just in case", etc. 

ElaineNY (who loved to camp)

Posted 7/27/2009 3:44 PM (GMT 0)
Yay Texas Gal! Camping is one of my favorite things and it is certainly a challenge with UC! I always reserve a site and check the map so that it is closest to the bathroom.
This weekend we did miss a group camping trip because of me--we decided to just go for the day, though. We did that more because I hadn't been doing well and it is too hard to pack and shop and everything for the trip than because of the bathroom, although I was also worried about that of course.
I am glad to find another camper on the forum!
Posted 7/27/2009 9:23 PM (GMT 0)
I'm about to go on a family trip to the mountains, with horrible summer sausage and cheese picnics and horseback riding.
Even though I am so much better, I don't trust my body so ugh, I'm really dreading it!
At least it's a national park so there are lots of bathrooms unless we wander away too far.
And I did OK at the beach...(but I love the beach).
Posted 7/28/2009 2:15 AM (GMT 0)

Peety said...
I'm about to go on a family trip to the mountains, with horrible summer sausage and cheese picnics and horseback riding.
Even though I am so much better, I don't trust my body so ugh, I'm really dreading it!
At least it's a national park so there are lots of bathrooms unless we wander away too far.
And I did OK at the beach...(but I love the beach).

I would be scared to horseback ride... all that jiggling up and down! lol. I'm sure you'll be fine--your mind will be elsewhere.
Posted 7/29/2009 8:22 PM (GMT 0)
I offered to stay back from riding and keep my mother-in-law company, THAT's how much I really didn't want to do it! So I think I'm off the hook...
Posted 7/29/2009 11:15 PM (GMT 0)
Hey, I'm very glad to hear that! Makes me feel better. I have a camping trip planned on Aug 14-17. I told my girlfriend that when she sets this up that she should request a site close to the bathroom! I'm a little nervous but also excited as i haven't been camping in like 8 years!
Posted 7/30/2009 11:26 AM (GMT 0)

It's great you had a good camping trip! My husband and I used to camp a lot pre-UC, but for my first 2 years of UC I was flaring badly in the summer so we didn't go at all. Last year we had to go to Timmins (northern Ontario) for a wedding and decided to camp on our way from Ottawa since I was in remission. I checked out all the maps to get a site close to the bathroom (even in remission I have a bit of urgency in the morning).

I love canoe camping, but haven't been brave enough to try that again yet.

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