Traveling in a car

[MelyC 2]

I already have a date for my surgery and also just booked a summer vacation. I just realized that I will be sitting in a car for 9 to 10 hours 6 weeks after my bypass. I am scared that this may not be a good idea, but i cannot change the date for vacation.

[Nessy76 134]

I had the sleeve done, not bypass, but 6 weeks seems like plenty of time to heal up and be feeling well.

[Kate000000 0]

I’m having my bypass done on Wednesday, and have a 10.5 hour trip planned for exactly 4 weeks out from my surgery date. They say I’ll be fine, but should stop fairly often to walk around a bit. I’m sure you’ll do great.

[GassyGurl 428]

I had a 11 hour car ride home 4 days after surgery. I was uncomfortable from gas pain, and we stopped often for breaks. I was peeing out a lot of IV fluid! We also had a delay for a broken AC, so I was miserably sitting on a curb in 100 degree Florida humidity. Other than that, the ride was fine.

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[Cac93 10]

I had sleeve done dec. 15 and did 10 hr roadtrip 2 weeks later. I took short walks whenever we stopped for gas/bathroom. Only thing i struggled with was keeping up with my fluids. Aside from that i was pretty much in sweats the whole time and had a cooler of Protein Drinks, Soup (which you can heat up in gas station microwaves), and sugar free pudding.

[emmapundt93 15]

I went back to work after gastric bypass after 7 weeks and I am a correctional officer. I think you should be fine, get out for 5 minutes every couple hours, stay hydrated and don’t cheat on your diet. I was sore going back to work but manageable, I think you should be alright. Still get out like every two hours and walk, even if you feel fine don’t drive if you can manage that

[kitty1392 14]

I already have a date for my surgery and also just booked a summer vacation. I just realized that I will be sitting in a car for 9 to 10 hours 6 weeks after my bypass. I am scared that this may not be a good idea, but i cannot change the date for vacation.

You’ll be fine. 1.5 weeks post-op I was only slightly uncomfortable in the car. I was nervous about the prospect of a car ride — my doc suggested putting a pillow between my stomach and the seat belt, but it honestly wasn’t even necessary.