Vacation 3 weeks post-op?

[3bzmom 96]

Considering dates for my sleeve surgery, and the one that looks the best and most convenient is in July- just 3 weeks before a 1-week boating vacation. We will have a house, so having to prepare my own stuff won't be an issue. So I need some advice from those who have already had their surgery. Would you do it? If I don't do it, I will likely have to wait until October. Thanks!

[Miss Mac 6,262]

I went into soft foods at week three. So, if that is where you will be with your plan, it's do-able. Just don't expect to have a whole lot of energy or be able to do any carrying of equipment except maybe your favorite pillow. You won't be swimming yet, I don't think. Most of us don't get the ok for any vigorous exercise until about six weeks. If you go, just lay in the shade and take it easy......it's a vacation.

[3bzmom 96]

Ok, that's defi a no then! Thank you. I hadn't thought about not being able to go swimming! It will likey be 100 degrees or more where we are going, so that's a problem. I might just have to wait until October.

[judyoz 240]

I would'nt go on a vacation at 3 weeks out. Still tired and trying to figure out my diet and routine.

[ArtSmartInNH 9]

I would've been miserable going on vacation 3 weeks post op. I'm 6 weeks now, and just starting to be able to feel normal!

Edited June 2, 2015 by ArtSmartInNH

[HMR14 2]

When did you all return to work?

[glitter eyes 1,398]

I went on a beach vacation at four weeks post op. I did fine except for occasionally wanting some kind of unhealthy snack like everyone else was wolfing down. Those feelings passed very quickly though. My incisions had completely healed by then and I had my doctors ok to swim. I just relaxed, took long walks on the beach and enjoyed it. Good luck with your surgery!!

[Jenngeb 56]

The heat with dehydrate you and you will be miserable. Wait if you can.

[nc512 30]

I was allowed to go in the pool/spa at two weeks and bath at one week so you should be fine going in the sea! I was still on puree at week 3 but that is manageable just eat lots of soup/yoghurt/mozzarella cheese etc. your issue will be getting enough Water in if it's hot but it's totally manageable!

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

I wasn't cleared for swimming until my incisions had completely healed which was about four weeks for me.

[Debbie Jean 406]

Ok, that's defi a no then! Thank you. I hadn't thought about not being able to go swimming! It will likey be 100 degrees or more where we are going, so that's a problem. I might just have to wait until October.

If swimming is the deal breaker don't dismiss it out of hand. Ask your surgeon what HIS/HER protocol is. No one else's experience matters. You are HIS/HER patient.

[3bzmom 96]

I know my surgeon does single incision surgery, but I don't know if he always does. I will call them next week and find out. I think it's odd that I don't have another appointment with the surgeon after my first consult. I will just go in the day before for pre-op.

[bb3586 7]

I'm 2 weeks our and im tired and drained daily plus I'm trying to get used to mushy crap lol I would relax at especially if you have kids

[tsmith5110 11]

I'm in the same boat! Have surgery on July 22 and have a beach vacation booked for the 12th of August and my family wants me to still go! ????