My first time trying this delicacy was probably at ma maison, as shown above and i liked how the garlic went well with the snails. i'm a rather adventurous food eater (though i've had to cut back on my choices due to gastrics) and a rather accomodating one, so i'm always up for something new.
It took me a long while to conclude that escargot is unwelcomed by my system as it wasn't everytime that i experienced the side effects.
But looking back, i realised that every year i would experience at least one horrible gastrics that is related to garlic and/or escargot. i even blogged about my terrible experience last july here. However, when i had escargot at saizeriya 2 months later, i was perfectly fine. And i thought it was just a one-off incident.
So on sunday, i was in agreement when the food was brought up again. In fact, the symptoms hit me so slowly. i was even able to finish marking 1 class of essays after dinner. It was only 4 hours later, before bedtime, that i felt nauseous. And my stomach was in pain.
I belched and i knew what to expect. An exact replica of the same incident last year. So i called my dad to send me to the 24 hour clinic and requested for a jab. The pain was so unbearable that i couldn't sit straight. i could barely walk and felt like throwing up.
The doctor wrote me an MC for 2 days straight. i was feeling weak from an emptied stomach and couldn't sleep as the pain concentrated on my abdomen the moment i lay down. What's worse was the stress that came upon me, and the fear of not being able to finish my marking.
I woke up, feeling weak the next morning. i'm thankful that both my parents took turns to buy me food as i was unable to move much. i had poor appetite but i forced myself to eat as i didn't want my gastrics to worsen. Also, i had to ingest something after taking my medication.
Yesterday got better and i was able to eat more. But the pain persisted. Even till now. When i stand for too long, i've to press down the pain. Sitting down is the most comfortable position (as opposed to lying down).
I reek of medicated oil that has been generously applied onto my abdominal area. It does help in reducing the pain but at the same time, i tell myself i'll never let myself be bitten again. Once bitten, twice shy. For me, it took thrice. i feel like a fool.
So it's adios, escargot.
