tholbert08 51 Posted June 10, 2016 I have had this trip planned and paid for since January and I am not gonna miss it. BUT....with my insurance requirements I have to do 6 months of bariatric counseling. First session is today. HOPING to fast track it so early December surgery. The reason I am pushing for pre trip is my company's business is much slower so my sales impact is minimal plus the out of pocket for me this year will be minimal! Thoughts? Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KindaFamiliar 3,867 Posted June 10, 2016 Thoughts? Yes... A few... No idea if they'll be any help to you because I have no idea what you're asking... Anyway, here they are... - Good for you. You've been working hard and deserve the break. - I hope your first session goes well. - I'm no doctor of adding and stuff, but six months from now IS early December so I think that may work out nicely. - I was going to ask about your company but couldn't decide what I wanted to know So there you have it... They're the main thoughts I had when I read your post... Not sure if they'll help but they're definitely thoughts... Good luck to you - and enjoy your cruise!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tholbert08 51 Posted June 10, 2016 Thoughts? Yes... A few... No idea if they'll be any help to you because I have no idea what you're asking... Anyway, here they are... - Good for you. You've been working hard and deserve the break. - I hope your first session goes well. - I'm no doctor of adding and stuff, but six months from now IS early December so I think that may work out nicely. - I was going to ask about your but couldn't decide what I wanted to know So there you have it... They're the main thoughts I had when I read your post... Not sure if they'll help but they're definitely thoughts... Good luck to you - and enjoy your cruise!!! Lol. It was a little vague huh! I am hoping for no issues that would affect the cruise. I am pretty healthy and in fact do boot camp.....so hoping for quick healing which I am prone to and have had many surgeries. Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KindaFamiliar 3,867 Posted June 10, 2016 "A little vague"?... Oh yeah!! However, you've made it more clear now... So, if that's what you're after then here are some MORE thoughts... - Follow the directions of your medical team - No, no - REALLY follow their directions. - Take the time to heal. I was lucky and was able to function pretty normally after just three days. - Protein, Water and rest: Get used to them. - Don't eat stupid sh*t!!! Have a look at some of the dumbarse threads here and you'll see what I mean... Apart from that, I've nothing... Well... Nothing relevant or appropriate... Good luck to you!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dub 9,922 Posted June 10, 2016 So.....when is the date of the cruise ? Sounds like your surgery will possibly be in December or January. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tholbert08 51 Posted June 10, 2016 So.....when is the date of the cruise ? Sounds like your surgery will possibly be in December or January. Cruise is January 22. Pushing for surgery no later than week of the 13th. Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VDLT 244 Posted June 10, 2016 I went on a cruise a month after my surgery. Like you, I had planned and paid before surgery was even contemplated. In fact, my first day of "solids" was on the cruise. I called the cruise ship and was able to get a letter from my surgeon asking them to allow me to bring premade Protein shakes on board. What worked for me was to have a shake for Breakfast while walking the deck, for lunch I went to the buffet and put one scoop of tuna or chicken salad on a plate with two slices of cheese from the sandwich section, and for dinner I ate in the dining room and had the fish option every night. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sophie74656 1,572 Posted June 10, 2016 If you have surgery in December you will probably feel fine for the cruise in January. But you will probably still be on some form of a sodt diet so dealing with food there might be tricky Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WantToDanceAgain 30 Posted November 25, 2016 I work for a healthcare organization and our process is one year until a date.... so 6 months is great! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
