winterloom

Yes, the event I'm going to is almost 11 months away. I don't know when/if I'll have my surgery but I hope that if it's this year it's soon enough by the time next Aug rolls around I'll feel up to going. It's good to know that I can do more than sip the Water eventually.

I have been seriously considering having WLS for at least 1.5 years but have a few questions. I have an appointment to talk to my doctor about it at the end of the month. Firstly I have agreed to attend Burning Man with my best friend in 2015. I don't have a surgery date but I'm hoping for it to be done before this time (though well after healing). My concern is becoming dehydrated out in the desert sun without being able to drink a lot at once. For those that don't know Burning Man is a week long festival in the Black Rock Desert in Nevada. There is only the Water you bring in, so no showers, no air conditioning, ect. I've never been before but I do know that you camp out in your car or tent so it's very hot in the day and cold at night. I know drinking water at night will help me recover from the hot days but because I have no experience with either post op surgery or going to Burning Man I wonder how safe it is. Are there any festival goers, wilderness enthusiasts, travellers or people who live in hot climates here with any tips or advice for staying well hydrated? My other question is for parents. How did having the surgery affect your ability to take care of your kids? I worry about not being able to pick them up, mobility and also getting nauseous or being in pain while alone with them. I have a 5yr old and 2yr old twins, as well as a large dog who needs walking. I'm a SAHM and responsible for them for 9 hours a day with limited help (my sister can help some days).

Thank you for the reply Miaoreo! Burning Man is at the end of August so I hope there would be plenty of time to heal up. My appointment to talk to my doctor about this isn't for another two weeks and since I don't know the process of approval (I have a lot of research to do!) I can't say how long it may or may not take. My tickets are essentially bought for the festival ($670) so I am going but I may have to make some alternative arrangements for a few hours a day to go into the city to cool off. I have always gulped my beverages and I've been practicing taking tiny sips and it's a challenge for me to be mindful enough to do it since I'm not used to it at all! Have you accidentally had too much to drink at once? If so what happened?

I was vegan for four years but went vegetarian again three weeks ago. I haven't had meat in over 8 years at this point. I have yet to talk to my doctor at length about WLS though...my appointment to do so is also on the 30th!