Travel Post-Op

[dooter55 35]

I travel a lot for work and won't be taking much time off for surgery. I am having surgery on saturday, august 18th with dr. Alvarez. How soon afterwards will I be able to travel for work (I'll be flying home from Texas on the 21st but may have to travel later that week for work)? I know it is pretty individual but would appreciate your experiences.

Thanks!!

[boots321 42]

You should be able to travel with no problem, however, you have to remember that you have a weight lifting restriction! I had to change computer cases and also make sure my suitcase was XTRA light during travel! You can easily take your Protein Shake supplies and Protein Bars with you.

[LouiseC 1,031]

I just did my end of month expenses reconciliation for my meals when traveling and I have to say I am saving the company a fortune!

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[boots321 42]

I just did my end of month expenses reconciliation for my meals when traveling and I have to say I am saving the company a fortune!

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HAHAHA....I did my expenses this week too! WOW....what a difference! Instead of trying to find the best place in town to eat I'm stearing clear and eating 1 taco, or 1 hamburger minus the bun!!!

[dooter55 35]

Thanks for the information! I imagine I'll be saving my company a lot if money too once I'm post-op. I'm going to pull out my rolling computer bag instead of my tote and probably check my luggage.

[BizTraveller 101]

I have to say I am getting worried. I get my sleeve on July 11 and then on August 18 I head to Singapore for 10 days. I really hope I can eat regular food by then. There is no way to pack enough pre-mixed shakes.< /p>

[boots321 42]

I have to say I am getting worried. I get my sleeve on July 11 and then on August 18 I head to Singapore for 10 days. I really hope I can eat regular food by then. There is no way to pack enough pre-mixed shakes.< /p>

Protein bars are my new best friend! You should be able to order a lot of Soups, and should be able to eat softer meats by then like chicken. Just order as normal, tell your work associates that you ate a late Breakfast or that you areant too hungry and will take the leftovers back to your room for later. Works for me....

I also went to GNC and found single serving packets of protein that were IDEAL for traveling. I'll warn you now that they were NASTY!!! I think Ungery offers a sampler pack and maybe chicke. I would check into it for sure! Dont forget to pack your vitamins!

[dooter55 35]

Where so you order your Protein supplies? I want some decent broth and maybe protein I can add to Water.< /p>

[boots321 42]

Unjury.com has fantastic chicken broth! Their other Proteins or ok....nothing to brag about. I just ordered some same bars / proten / nectar from MYBARIATRICPANTRY.COM

Will know in a few days if I like them. I've been getting the BODY FORTRESSWHEY ISOLATE from Walmart but I can barley choke it down now in my morning coffee.....and it's the best I've found.

[BizTraveller 101]

Protein bars are my new best friend! You should be able to order a lot of soups' date=' and should be able to eat softer meats by then like chicken. Just order as normal, tell your work associates that you ate a late breakfast or that you areant too hungry and will take the leftovers back to your room for later. Works for me....

I also went to GNC and found single serving packets of Protein that were IDEAL for traveling. I'll warn you now that they were NASTY!!! I think Ungery offers a sampler pack and maybe chicke. I would check into it for sure! Dont forget to pack your vitamins![/quote']

I will drag along some packets for emergencies, along with a bunch of protein bars. It will be tough if I am still on mushies. I see lots of Soups in my future. I checked Singapore Airlines and they have a soft meal option for business class. That is important since it is an 18 - hour non-stop flight.

Scrambled eggs should be easy for breakfast. Business dinners and receptions will be really tough. Eating and drinking are at the center of an awful lot of business in Asia. This will be ugly, but I have to get this done.

[CaliKat 153]

@BizTraveller- I work with many, many Asian clients and do lots of dinner/drinks with them and have been successful sticking to Protein elements and avoiding the alcohol durring business interactions.

You are cutting it close with your dates to consume somewhat odd foods, but I suspect that a go-getter like yourself will be able to push though it. and FWIW- my experience with Singapore food is that there is a lot more fimiliar foods than unfimiliar.

I started traveling for work 2 weeks post-op and did fine. I always travel with the "sample packets" from nectar and a large supply of Protein Bars.

have fun!

[BizTraveller 101]

Thanks for the confidence. I wish I had another month. Singapore is an old friend and one of the best food cities in the world. It is going be strange hunkered down in the hotel with Protein Shakes. September will bring two trips to London and one to Spain. I hope I heal fast.