Newbie needs some advice please :)

[albertagirl 15]

Hello!

I'm looking for some advice. I've decided to go ahead with the surgery in MX and I'd like to do it as soon as I can. I thought I decided on a date in mid-July, but there's an opening in my schedule for the weekend of May 31st and that works for Dr Ponce too

1. Is it too soon?

2. I have vacation booked with my family for two weeks beginning June 6th. Will the recovery screw up my vacation?

I'm a pretty tough cookie and I think I can handle it, but I welcome any honest feedback. My motivation for getting it done quickly is that I'm the type of person that once I want to do something, I accomplish it quickly ( except for the gazillion diets I've been on!). Also I'm going to Hawaii for Christmas and I would like to be well on my way to my healthy body weight by then. Lastly, I can't stand the thought of waiting another month to do this when I know the opportunity is there in 2 weeks!

Thanks in advance!

[MIJourney 490]

What type of vacation are you going on? R &R laying by a pool or sightseeing, activities, on-the-go, etc...?

[magpie30 187]

I don't know, that's cutting it pretty close. Everybody is different but it seems that most people needed around a week and a half before they started to feel human again. The pain isn't usually the issue, but the fatigue can really get you. I went shopping with my mom about a week out and just walking around stores slowly, i was so exhausted that i slept for nearly the next 2 days. Also, you won't really be able to eat anything but clear or full liquids. You also will not be able to submerge in Water for the first 3 weeks, so no pools, hot tubs baths etc.

[albertagirl 15]

Great question. Just flying home to hang out with my parents. Some sight-seeing, but nothing too active. I'll be going with my hubby and 2 kiddos.

[aquitenonnymouse 206]

Are you mentally prepared? Have you done your homework? I would urge you to make sure you're ready.

[BlessedBeyondMeasure2012 296]

I say go for it! I think you'll be okay. When I saw my Dr for the first time, everything went really quick. (Long story but it was almost a year when I finally got sleeved) I was glad it did. I was ready. When I made the decision to go ahead with surgery, there was no waiting to make sure I was ready. I had done my homework and knew it was what was best for me. If you are in the same boat I was, get it done in May. Know this though, you will be on liquids for usually two weeks after surgery so you will not be enjoying anything good while at your parents. If y'all are a family of getting together to eat, you may want to wait until July. We went to Hawaii last summer and I made sure that my surgery was scheduled AFTER we went that way I didn't have to do any special diets while we were there.

[MIJourney 490]

Great question. Just flying home to hang out with my parents. Some sight-seeing, but nothing too active. I'll be going with my hubby and 2 kiddos.

Funny I was going to say if I was heading to stay with family it would be easier because you could nap when you want and lay low on days you wanted to.

I'm 5 days out and that would have me going on vaca tomorrow if I were you. I had a relatively smooth surgery & recovery thus far. Don't think I'd be wanting to walk around an airport tomorrow. A road trip MAY work but I'm still taking a couple naps each day and probably would not be my most comfortable ride. PLUS get togethers with my family deal with lots of food even though most are eating healthier these days;) So I woudn't have to deal with that all right away.

You may want to enjoy your 2 weeks with family and wait til July. It will be here before you know it and you will still have lost wieght for your Christmas vacation & be more accustomed to your new eating habits.

[No game 14,437]

Are you mentally prepared? Have you done your homework? I would urge you to make sure you're ready.

Silly mouse

But really no one here can predict how you will feel... If you had to cancel are your tickets refundable?

If not, are you ok "eating" the cost?

You may feel ok or you may have complications

It's kinda the luck of the draw type thing...

[albertagirl 15]

Thanks for the quick replies everyone. I'm going to decide today. Did I also mention that I work 50 hrs/week and also going to grad school? haha! I like challenges. I'm leaning towards waiting till July after my vacation and after my grad school course ends for the summer, despite the little girl inside of me who is stamping her feet because she wants it now! haha! Thank you again. This forum is an amazing network of ideas and support. I'm so grateful to be part of it

[judy79 18]

go for it, don't lift over 10 pounds for 6 weeks and you will be fine. Not 100%, but you won't be down in bed and not enjoying it all. You will be fine!