GreenEyedGal 19 Posted August 8, 2016 Hello. I have a question about timing. How did you choose when to have your surgery? I have 2 big events coming up. A 10 day cruise and a 20 year reunion. I can schedule it for 4 months before the cruise. Or after both events. Which would you do? Or what have you done? How did you feel 4 months post op. Would you go on a cruise? Thanks! Sent from my SM-N910V using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dede0314 356 Posted August 8, 2016 I think I would have been fine on a cruise. I went on vacation 5 months after. It was actually better because of the weight I had lost. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bufflehead 6,358 Posted August 8, 2016 Barring some sort of horrific complication, you'll be absolutely fine by the cruise. You'll enjoy both the cruise and the reunion more as a lighter weight person IMO. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dub 9,922 Posted August 8, 2016 Heck yes !!!!! Five months post-op I took a killer vacation and had much fun (first time flying in years.....plenty of room in the seat)......tremendous amount of walking. Followed it up three weeks later with a 7-day cruise where I hit the ship's gym quite often. I was more than ready for the challenges posed. Go for it !!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KristenLe 5,979 Posted August 8, 2016 @@GreenEyedGal I'm pre-op but I'd do it before without hesitation! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NewNewMe 277 Posted August 8, 2016 I went on vacation at 3 months out. I came back lighter than before I left. First time that ever happened. Vacation was great! I would go on your cruise! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr-Patient 830 Posted August 8, 2016 Do the surgery before everything. Then take the cruise. You'll be hot, sexy, confident and will have a grand time! Plus you'll do all that without pigging out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gina171 626 Posted August 8, 2016 Oh you HAVE to do the surgery before both events and show us the photos! And.....why put off losing weight and getting healthier? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GreenEyedGal 19 Posted August 10, 2016 Thank you all so much for your input! I appreciate it. Good to know I should be fine 4 months post op. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LowBMISleever 381 Posted August 10, 2016 I'm on vacation right now...3 weeks out and having a blast! Walked all around NY, saw a broadway show, got lost in Times Square (lol), now I'm upstate and walking a couple miles every night next to the St. Lawrence river. I echo everyone else! Do it! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Diana_in_Philly 1,426 Posted August 10, 2016 It really depends on your insurance and surgical team's requirements. Some insurance carriers require 6 or 12 month monitored weight loss program. My insurance did not require that, but my program requires 3 months of supervised visits. I've lost about 20 pounds, but put 2 on during vacation in Nashville last week (too many biscuits and fried chicken) and I start my pre-op diet tomorrow. My surgery is 8/23. Also, it depends on when your surgeon gets approval from your insurance company. They may put a window on the approval. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smg 471 Posted August 11, 2016 I went out of town at 4 weeks post-op with no complications, other than not being able to eat much while out Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
