Everytime I travel I have to make some small preparations. It used to be the most daunting thing for me. How could I keep my symptoms under check so they would not be noticed or impact on anyone around me. The stress from that alone was enough to keep me at home. It only took about 6 weeks of being on the SCD diet that I was ready to make my first trip. I remember I prepared dilligently. I was visiting a friend for 2 nights and 3 days. I filled a flask with my homemade yoghurt. Baked a batch of biscuits and took my copy of ‘Breaking The Vicious Cycle’ with me to show to my friends. I wanted to explain to them why I was now such a fussy eater and I thought by showing them the book it would make it easier to explain. I also contacted the airline and explained to them that due to a medical situation I would appreciate being sat close to the toilets. This wasn’t a problem for them and knowing that made me feel at ease instantly. My friends were very interested in the diet and as it turned out they had a friend who also suffered from a bowel disease. I also offered to cook and produced a delicious chicken soup and salad, which everyone loved. As time went by I became quite an expert at travelling. I have been on long trips that have lasted 3 – 4 weeks. We usually book a hotel suite with kitchen and the first thing I do is make yoghurt and bread. I travel with a set of condiments, a flask which I use for yoghurt making and almond meal. It sounds like a major hassle, but it really isn’t. Firstly it puts your mind at ease and secondly your quality of life keeps improving. The diet is part of my life-style. This I have accepted and it is no more hassle than brushing my teeth.

Sandra

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