Even before OC, surviving one of these conventions/meetings has always been a challenge. I used to swear they would serve the same mystery meat, usually chicken in some horrible sauce, and if I didn't eat it, they would wash it off and pour a new sauce over it. I survived on salad and dessert.

These days I think I would buy some Ensure Plus or whatever I could stand to tide me over until I could get a real meal. Maybe start out the day with a room service or quick breakfast of scrambled eggs. You could probably get yogurt or fresh fruit for lunch or a salad with blue cheese which sometimes is low on vinegar. If not, run back up to room for more Ensure. Thank goodness I don't have to go to these types of events anymore but food is always a problem if I have an early airplane ride. I try to remember to drink an Ensure Plus before I leave because I usually can't eat whatever dry junk they now serve for breakfast. Good luck.

Take care,
Eileen