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[beachlover1129 22]

When I started this journey my insurance had a requirement that you do a 10 week program so my mind set has been to have surgery in august. Well I got an email today saying they no longer require that and I also got my approval letter. so I am scheduled for May 21!!!! I am soo excited and scared. I have a trip planned 4 days after surgery, does that seem too soon? I won't be driving just riding. I really can't cancel but does anyone see a risk with this?

[FatGirlSlim 115]

dont know about the driving part... but congrats on getting a date!!!

[sherlee 11]

Make sure that you stop and walk a lot to prevent any blood clots. I don't know if it is true or not but I remember when my mother in law had her hip replacement that they told her to write the ABC's with her foot in the air as often as she could remember to prevent blood clots along with her compression stockings. Good luck, I am right behind you sx on the 23rd and i have a 9 hour fight back from Mexico.

[sdb1147 54]

beachlover1129, I would imagine your doctor would suggest to just take it easy. Make certain you take whatever medications prescribed for you & your diet products appropriate for whatever your specific surgery dictates. Check with the doctor who did your surgery. Good luck and enjoy your trip.

I just got notified by my hospital that everything has been approved (Medicare & Aetna) and I'm going in for my initial counseling on Thursday, May 17th., 2012.

[Mews 37]

I wouldn't try traveling that soon after surgery. I was wiped out for about two weeks afterwards. Just reschedule the surgery for after trip.

[sarsar 824]

I wouldn't have taken a trip 4 days after surgery. It's all too new and you will probably be really tired. How about going on your trip and enjoying yourself and reschedule the surgery for when you get back?

[Sleeved&Hopeful 182]

I flew in a plane just a few days after surgery. If you feel good enough, then why not? have fun and good luck!

[nraeh 23]

I could have easily taken a trip 4 days after surgery. The only thing is you will have to make sure and have plenty of Water and your Protein Drinks. If you are traveling it might be wise to invest in the canned Protein drinks just to make it a lot easier for you. Good luck and have a great trip.

[E-girl 98]

Can you reschedule your surgery for after your trip? I could barely get around after 4 days. Plus I was soooo tired and in physcial pain I couldn't image going on a trip. What did your doctor say?

[topgun 63]

I wouldn't try traveling that soon after surgery. I was wiped out for about two weeks afterwards. Just reschedule the surgery for after trip.

I second this one. Too early for a long trip and once you start you can't go back.

[tmlockez 6]

I wouldn't, my 1st 2 weeks was a real roller coaster. While you need to walk & stuff, you also need to heal & rest. I would have surgery after my trip, if I were you.

[grannyk 58]

I hardly knew I had surgery. Just make sure you have plenty of clears and Water with you. Kathe

[hollirrose 249]

I had no probs or complications after surgery. I flew home from Mexico 4 days after surgery and felt great.

[Isabel'sGma 18]

I wasn't released from the hospital until day 4; so, be prepared that it could be a possibility.

[mrsnate 55]

I'm 11 days out now and I'm still not ready for a trip...too exhausted. I'd wait for surgery or reschedule your trip. Exciting news, though! Congrats!