I am off to Hawaii tomorrow for a couple of weeks, just a few problems...
1. The Aussie dollar has crashed and fallen 30% over the past couple of months
2. I have a bad case of gastro
3. I just got a head cold
So I haven't really eaten since Sunday because I have been so sick with a stomach bug. I thought I was just hung over on Sunday and then Monday I thought I just had a two day hang over and and felt crap because I hate going to work. By Tuesday I had to take the day off work and I knew it wasn't just a hang over. Since I am going on holidays tomorrow and was away at a conference all last week, I really had to come into work the last couple of days. Do you know what is worse then having gastro? Having to go to work with gastro! Not a pleasant situation. My poor flatmate didn't know what to do this morning when we were in peak hour traffic on the West Gate Bridge and I am about to be sick. He couldn't get to the emergency lane so told me I had to be sick in his brand new car, lucky I managed to hold it. It was kind of funny watching the panic on his face!
A few girls at work have bad colds and with my resistance down I caught it from them right away. By 2.00pm yesterday it had hit me full force. So I have loaded up on drugs at the chemist last night, but can anyone recommend anything to help with gastro? I have to fly for almost 24 hours tomorrow and it is not going to be pleasant. I have tried Imodium, but it isn't really doing the trick. Can I go to the doctors and get an injection or something? The friend who is travelling with me (half jokingly) told me he wants to change seats and I don't blame him!
The good news about the Aussie dollar is that I did pay for my accommodation back when it was really strong, so I can just keep my expenses down and it doesn't cost anything to lay by the beach and swim. I guess I am lucky that this is the only way that the economic crisis has affected me, a lot of people I know have it a lot worse.
I must say that the situation is so bad now that it is actually hilarious! I have only ever been on one other holiday and I got really sick the day before I left for it as well. I still managed to have a ball last time and I am sure I still will this time. OK, I need to go and make another electrolyte drink to get my strength up.
Have a great time! Laying by the beach is cheap! :-)
ReplyDeleteLomotil tablets are good, they help with the spasm's and the diarrohea, you can get them over the counter at a Chemist.
ReplyDeleteHope it all works out for you and you have a good holiday.
Hey have a great time! Thanks for the birhtday wishes by the way sorry it has taken so long to leave a comment
ReplyDeleteHave fun! I'm not sure what the answer is re: gastro, but definitely see the dr, or ask a pharmacist, they might have an idea of how to help :)
ReplyDeleteOh, hope you feel better really soon - nothing worse than being on holidays when you can't enjoy it!
ReplyDeleteHave a great trip!
HAVE A WONDERFUL TIME YA LUCKY TART!!!!
ReplyDeleteHope you've survived the flight! Have a wonderful wonderful holiday :0)
ReplyDeleteGo to the doctor immediately and get a Maxalon injection, it is the only thing that will stop the vomiting. The doctor should also give you a script for Maxalon pills which are handy because sometimes one injection won't do it (I've had to have two before).
ReplyDeleteI hope you're feeling better soon and enjoy your much deserved holiday!
Oh you poor thing... I hope you managed to get something to help...
ReplyDeleteI am jealous of your trip... I just had 4 days in melbytown and thought that was awesome... haha.. I know..I lead a sheltered life!
Hope you're having a fabulous holiday, beautiful! Can't wait to hear all about it when you get back :) xoxo
ReplyDeleteOh dear!!! I hope it all clears up soon and you have a great holiday.
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