Post-Op Activities Question

[Cocoabean 430]

Hi all,

I am pre-op still working on requirments before a surgery date can be set.

My question is, barring any complications, how long post-op before you can do something like visit an amusement park (no wild rides)? Hubby wants to plan a Disneyland trip, so we'll do Space Mountain and Matterhorn, but that is about as wild as it gets.

Is 6 or 8 weeks enough?

Thanks Everyone!

Denise

[musicalmomma 1]

Hi all,

I am pre-op still working on requirments before a surgery date can be set.

My question is, barring any complications, how long post-op before you can do something like visit an amusement park (no wild rides)? Hubby wants to plan a Disneyland trip, so we'll do Space Mountain and Matterhorn, but that is about as wild as it gets.

Is 6 or 8 weeks enough?

Thanks Everyone!

Denise

6 weeks should be fine I would think, but run it by your surgeon.

I took my kids to the county fair last month and most the rides I USED to LOVE really bothered me. It's like the G-force against my band/port really bothered my insides. Not PAIN per-say, just very uncomfortable, thus making the ride unenjoyable.

I sure hope it passes, cuz we're going to Disney in March!

[jtrujillo44 3]

I played softball 10 days after my surgery. It made me a little sore but over all I was okay =]

[pmmegm 0]

Is 6 or 8 weeks enough?.......

For me it was 5 weeks before I re-joined my sand volleyball league and 3 weeks for bowling. Everyone heals differently but I would imagine that 6 to 8 weeks would be plenty!

[Cocoabean 430]

Hi Everyone, Thank you for the responses. I will, of course, ask my surgeon. Just looking for a few personal experiences.

I appreciate it!!

Denise

[Candle 11]

I had my surgery on 8/27 and we're going to Disney on 10/21 - my doctor said that was fine.

Have fun!!

I'm so excited and ready for a VACATION! (it's also been a great motivation to try and lose as much weight as I can before the trip)

[brandda 0]

I am a baseball umpire and my doctor told me I could not work behind the plate for a month. I'm thinking if I had to, I could probably get through a game today though.

[Cocoabean 430]

Thanks brandda and candle!

Candle: enjoy your trip and vacation! I am going on a cruise in 2 weeks. Have been told I cannot gain weight before surgery...and I go on a cruise...how silly am I?

I scheduled an appt with the nutritionist a week after, hopefully that will keep me sane on the trip.

Denise