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[Vikingsfan8178 62]

I don't mean for this to sound like a dumb question but I have nothing to compare the sleeve surgery recovery too.

If I had the surgery and was out of work for a week, and then had a second week off -- would I have any strength or ability to go on a family vacation during that second week?

I don't have a ton of paid time off and we already have a vacation scheduled in the early summer.

Just wondering if this was feasible at all.

[joatsaint 2,814]

It really depends on the person and how well the surgery goes. Many people report they were up and moving immediately after surgery.

I wasn't up to walking more than a few minutes at at time for the 1st 2 weeks. The 3rd week was much better, but I didn't have a lot of energy.

How active do you expect to be during the family vacation? Do you plan on a lot of sitting or is it going to be a very active vacation?

[Vikingsfan8178 62]

I'd be able to take it pretty easy on the vacation.

[Pac-woman 325]

I am entering my second week tomorrow and I can tell you I would not be up for a vacation. Why? Because my calorie intake is about 200-450 a day. My drainage hole still hurts although it is healing and itchy. After 30 mins of walking I need to sit. I tend to get dizzy because I am wasting more energy and not replacing it fast enough food wise.

But.... everyone is different. Just something to think about. If you do plan a vacation, maybe something that won't wear out your body since it is still healing and recovering.

[phillyfan99 45]

I had my surgery on Friday (Jan 16th) and came home last night. I used the pain medication till about 11:30 Friday night only 30 mg (Which isn't much at all). Saturday after my swallow test I was given one pain pill at 12 and then didn't take another one until I was going to sleep at 9:30 or so. Today I have taken one pain pill at noon, the pain is more cramps like then a Sharpe or stabbing pain. I been up and walking around and have some discomfort once that happens I sit back down and take it easy.

I personal do not think I would take a vacation the second week. Your body is still recovering and getting use to the New life style. I will keep you posted over the next week to see how I feel.

[Vikingsfan8178 62]

I am entering my second week tomorrow and I can tell you I would not be up for a vacation. Why? Because my calorie intake is about 200-450 a day. My drainage hole still hurts although it is healing and itchy. After 30 mins of walking I need to sit. I tend to get dizzy because I am wasting more energy and not replacing it fast enough food wise.

But.... everyone is different. Just something to think about. If you do plan a vacation, maybe something that won't wear out your body since it is still healing and recovering.

This is what I assumed and this is what I believe the most likely scenario would be. It was just an idea but figured it would be a poor idea.

[smokenhaze 9]

I took a two week vacation too, I wanted to do more things with my time since I don't get much time off but I was simply relaxing. I did visit friends at night and playing board games, and walked around the block, but any more and I was exhausted. Im much better now. Do what you can according to how you feel, but don't push it.