Comments on: Traveling with a Medical Condition

By: Jen

Jen — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 19:05:34 +0000

Thanks, guys!….I am exhausted. My mom, who is 69, is in way better shape and dragged my friend and me all over creation….We had a great time and did a ton of things in such a short period of time. We saw the “O” Cirque du Soleil show (had all the water) and it was mindblowing.

Be back soon and GO TO JOAN’S CHATROOM TONIGHT if you’re reading this…..!

Jen

By: Erin

Erin — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 14:10:12 +0000

Great tips Jen! I’m going to save this post as a handy reference for when I finally get away!!

I may join you in the chat on Friday if I have the chance. Sweetie may be taking me out!!

By: Managed first aid services

Managed first aid services — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 07:58:00 +0000

Great post, Excellent information great work keep it continue…..Thank you

By: Lanette

Lanette — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 07:19:55 +0000

Oh Vegas! I love it. I just told my hubby tonight we need to go back there this year and I want to see the Beatles “Love” Cirque show. Make sure you blog and tell us about your trip when you return!

By: Jen

Jen — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 22:18:06 +0000

Thanks, Steve, for the further tips and tricks. And especially the male perspective (which I don’t often get here.) As you state, “Don’t let disability stop you!”

Thanks for stopping by.

Sincerely,

Jen

By: Steve

Steve — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 21:33:55 +0000

For men with incontinence and mobility issues, a handheld urinal can be a facesaver when push comes to a stronger push. A condom catheter and a leg bag is a bit more discrete, but some men don’t find them very comfortable or reliable. Check with your local medical supply store.

BR and I traveled to Vegas last April. We needed to arrange for a rental hospital bed, hoyer lift, and commode/shower chair. The hotel needed to remove one of the beds to make room for all the equipment.

Research cab companies with “ramp” or “wheelchair” taxis and put their numbers into your cell phone. In Vegas, the wait for these cabs was quite long during certain hours. Your first driver will likely have good advice.

So if you enjoy traveling, don’t let disability stop you! Plan ahead. Ask for what you need. And confirm, confirm, confirm!

By: Jen

Jen — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 21:03:27 +0000

A. I’m traveling with my mum and my other just-as-rambunctious college buddy (hehe), so I’m not sure about the trouble we’ll get into. Probably be sitting sipping old lady drinks at the poker machines….

B. I’m not planning on packing it in any time soon. I’m banking on outlasting YOU…LMAO a LOT….

‘Bye, you kook…!!

By: Linda D.

Linda D. — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 18:08:48 +0000

Remember: What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas…unless it’s too good a story to NOT share!

Win big and remember me in your will…

By: Jen

Jen — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 05:23:19 +0000

Thanks, guys! I need a vacation RIGHT NOW!!!

Yay, Joan! I’ll be back for the 13th. Not sure about the end of March– might be in Florida. No, I’m not some jet-setter but just extra lucky these next couple of months. Makes up for lack of trips in the past few years. But I will have my eye out for Chris Angel (Mindfreak) although he and his cat Hammie(!) live at the top of the Luxor.

Lisa– I’ll place a bet on red for you…!

By: Lisa Emrich

Lisa Emrich — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 05:12:04 +0000

Jen,

I hope that you have a great trip. Good time to get away for a little while. Have fun!!!!