Vacation after surgery.

[Paityn 24]

Hey everyone I have a trip planned about 6/7 weeks after surgery. Going to Disneyworld adventuring around Florida etc. I was just curious as to what to expect. If it may be too much to handle walking/ Pain wise. Etc. if anyone has experience with going on a trip soon after surgery. Thanks

[chasingpolaris321 214]

It would have been fine for me 6/7 weeks out but I think it has a lot to do with where you are fitness wise going into the surgery. I had a sleeve three years ago and then a bypass revision due to GERD four weeks ago, and for both surgeries I would have been able to do a walking heavy trip by that point. That being said, if you already don't walk a lot and the weeks following surgery are your first to really up your exercise, I can see why that would present a big challenge. I don't think pain will be an issue as much as fatigue. Take lots of breaks, drink lots of Water, and go at a pace that works for you!

[Paityn 24]

Great thanks! I'm a pretty active person. I do a lot of walking on the daily so that won't be an issue. I just wasn't sure if surgery would greatly affect getting back into that.

[chasingpolaris321 214]

I feel like 6 weeks doesn't sound like a long time, but in reality you heal a lot during the first few weeks. I'm 4 weeks out from my revision and I can already barely see my incisions. Obviously everyone heals differently but I think without complications that is enough time to be prepared for a walking intensive trip. They have you up and out of bed walking almost immediately out of surgery so you'll have lots of time to practice :-)

[Paityn 24]

It doesn't sound long at all that's what had me so worried. So I'm relieved that I should be good to go. I've always healed pretty quick so I'm hoping that's the case this time as well. My surgery is November 29th I'm excited but also kinda nervous.

[katemac127 12]

I went on a 2,500 mile road trip 4 weeks out that included a day at the MN State Fair with a 2 energetic 9 year olds and 2 12 year olds. I'm 67 and quite active but I will admit it was tiring. In anticipation I rented a motorized scooter for the day that my husband and I shared. I took a Protein Drink and Water with me and the day could not have been more perfect. Have a great time!