Surgery June 4Th Leaving For Vacation On June 16Th?

[tlaff79 117]

My surgery is scheduled for June 4th I am leaving for vacation to the outer banks on June 16th. I will be driving since it will just be my 2 sons ages 8 & 10 with me but I am meeting my parents and my sister and her family there. What do you guys think ? Will my energy level be up enough? According to my NUT's diet I will be starting mushies on week 3. Just wanted some experienced sleevers opinion on this. Thanks in advance!

[MeMeMEEE 206]

I would say take your time driving, stop often, eat as needed, stay hydrated. What will you be doing once there? Lots of relaxing or sightseeing? Main thing, take the time to drink and eat.

[topgun 63]

Keep your plans restful ones. You are not going to be 100% 2 weeks out. Make SURE you drink plenty of fluids if you don't do anything else because dehydration will drop you in your tracks. Now, the good news... you should be okay going, but. like I said, don't try to climb the Swiss Alps or anything...rest.

[tlaff79 117]

We will mainly be going to the beach and laying by the pool. We only eat one dinner out the whole week so I'm not too concerned about the restaurant aspect and I've already told my sis no heavy lifting so somebody better be getting my bags! Lol I plan to lay around and sip all day the most strenuous activity will probably be beach combing but I love the Water any idea about swimming? Pool or ocean? Thanks for your replies!

[MeMeMEEE 206]

I don't believe you will be able to swim - ask your Dr. If you can, I would think only pool. The incisions need to be completely healed. And I wouldn't take a chance on ocean Water and germs at that point. Not that pool is much cleaner.

I love the Water any idea about swimming? Pool or ocean? Thanks for your replies!

[azquilter92 82]

Im pretty sure no swimming for 30 days,but then again the surgeons are all different,so do ask him

[cookies 56]

I would definitely stay out of a public pool or ocean until all your incisions are completely healed, and I doubt that would be the case at 2 weeks out.