NEED SUGGESTIONS FOR TRAVEL AND FOOD

Ok, Uc'ers come through for me on this one!
I'm going on a trip to the big city, as in NY all the way from San Diego.
I'm taking this trip inspite of my body feeling as though it wants to sabatage my trip. I am in semi remission and
Hoping my meds hold me together like glue. uceris, Aprisso, mesalamine enemas.
I have been experiencing some cramping, some blood ( not nearly as bad as we know it gets). Yet still a warning sign for perhaps more to come.
I'm well aware that stress may also do me me in, but non the less I am going and I'll not be deterred! I will be there a month, so I can get some down time for bad days.
I need suggestions for travel food while in the plane, train, car.
One of the places I will be going with hubby is Little Italy, but guess what? I have no intention of eating there. I will let hubby enjoy but for me, it may be the "kiss of flare".... been there, done that!
I want to Slurp some KAOPECTATE, drink water, and eat super light while traveling in the trains and subways.
I'm scared but marching forward!
ALL suggestions appreciated for a hopefully successfully adventure!
Especially for quick bland carry with you foods
Please share with me any advise and thoughts. I need your support

Sounds like a fun trip, I hope you enjoy the big apple and forget about uc.

If diet effects your uc, then bring safe foods with you, and buy food at grocery stores on your travels. It can be tempting to eat a lot of junk, fast food while traveling and some with uc suffer for it. Diet is very individual with uc, you need to know through a food diary what is safe to eat and what is not. Bring healthy snacks, pre-make meals and eat them rather than travel food at risky restaurants. Picnicking at parks is always nice.

You seem to be familiar with traveling with uc, eat light, skip meals in the early am (for some eating causes the bowels to move), skip caffeine (if it bothers you), skip alcohol (if it bothers you), and bring some anti-diarrhea medication (e.g. Imodium) as it slows down the intestinal-tract and reduces urgency. It cannot hurt to have an emergency kit, a ziplock bag in your purse with wet wipes, extra tp, and a change of underwear just in case the worst happens. There should be lots of bathrooms in the big city, but being prepared is always recommended.

Thanks all!
I'm a gardener2.. You are so right about the water which I am so bad at and should be doing more
Here's one challenge.
Have to visit te 9 -11 museum to pay my respects.
I have heard that no restaurants in the area will allow you to use bathrooms
I have been told to expect long lines near the museum inspite of having to make reservations in advance. No
Chugging water during that time.
In addition I'm scared about no bathroom availability for our wonderful disease. No eating that morning for sure!
I follow the SCD diet but nothing on it allows you an easy prep, other than bananas for travel.
Sooo I think Cheerios ( the bland ones) water, and perhaps a banana will suffice on the NYC trips. And of course my favorite flavored kaopectate before leaving from my house rental for the day.
I want to give myself every chance to enjoy this trip.

just to give you a little security...try pull ups... easy for a quick change just in case.  I keep 2 in my purse... esp when not sure about bathroom locations. Some are really thin and not noticeable.

Have a fun and safe trip

NY is usually pretty good. Although you're on foot a lot, there are a lot of places with bathrooms. Even if sometimes it may require buying a coffee or something. Usually starbucks and McDonalds are free. Also I know barnes and nobles used to have bathrooms for public use - are they still around? I Hope you have a drama free trip and enjoy yourself :)

Dear pltt: When I travel I always rake immodium. It helps fast. I had my first entyvio infusion on 8/29/14. Not much has changed but they said it would take some time. Going for 2nd infusion 9/12/14. Good luck and enjoy your trip. Monarchy

Thanks !
Those are great options!
I will try your sunflower seeds, and I will bring a few

cups of unsweetened apple sauce.
Also I just found a recipe in the BREAKING THE VICIOUS CYCLE SCD book for a Granola bar...still on the fence on that one.
I don't usually have problems with nuts but hummm...don't want this to be the time. I still have another 2weeks before I go, so I can make the recipe tomorrow and try it out....
I have also packed a priority flat rate box with mesalamine enemas and am sending them ahead. My husband is sending his golf clubs, and I get to send my meds !

http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-detail.asp?recipe=519517

Here is a similiar recipe I used. You can add allowable seasonings.

Hi Serenity Now
Sorry to sound ignorant, and I have not checked a map yet, but is Bryant Park near the World Trade Center?
UCandMe
I'm going to try the recipe tomorrow! Love the Sparkpeople site
I've been there many times.

I have tried some of the apps. Not a total fan. Certainly better than nothing but unreliable.
Thanks for the McDonald's tip!
Today I worked on finalizing my rental house ( its the neatest place tucked in the woods of this great quaint town garrison Ny )
Gathered all my meds and packed them for shipping,
Will see my GI on Thursday and try to get a prescription for stronger meds in case...
So far my cocktail of Apriso, mesalamine enemas, Canasa, and Uceris are hanging in there.
But having a little blood lately mixed with some diarehea and cramps has me a touch concerned

My husband is from the Hudson Valley area, and I lived in Higland Mills NY. For several years. We ave even in San Diego for over 30 years now and forget a lot about the city!
There is a a wonderful train station in Garrison that will drop us off at Grand Central, and from there we will be in Manhatten at least 3 times.
No, I never knew a foam enema existed! is t mesalamine?
I will ask Doc about it Thursday.
It will be a wonderful trip! Apple picking, autumn leaves, deer in the woods, historic sites, West Point, maybe a play ( they are now around $100.00 ea!) maybe we will get lucky and find the discount tickets.
The reason I picked a long vacation is to allow for those potential bad days but still allow us to enjoy when I feel well.
I was "let go" from my job 4 years ago because I could not be relied on. I understand, it was close to my retirement anyway.
I'm an interior designer and well, with this disease I am neither reliable or want to impose on my clients bathrooms!
I looked forward to retirement. Worked very hard.saved a long time to able to enjoy... Can't do Europe, too risky, too far.
Maybe South America, and the good ole USA for as long as I am able, I will keep trucking! My brother in law passed away from cancer last year on his first month of retirement!
So with hubby, diapers, meds, more meds, and a strong will away we go!
Does the foam work well for you?

Thanks!