Important Question re: Recuperation, Travel & Vacation

[TrishaLight 0]

Hey everyone,

I have an important question regarding recuperation time. My surgery has been scheduled for the first week of September. I am planning on taking vacation the first week of October. Is a month's time sufficient for recuperation? I will be going to a health spa so food/cheating/strenuous activities will not be an issue. Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks.

[Michee 2]

You will be fine.............the recovery time is pretty fast, my doc recommended that people banded on Thurs could be back at work on the following monday.

The spa holiday sounds a lot better than going to work LOL.

You will do fantastic !!

[CPSimonton 0]

I went on a three week trip out west (driving) 9 days after surgery and I did fine and lost weight while on vacation. Take it easy after the surgery but you should be fine. The hardest thing to get used to was trying foods to see what would go down easily. I found that cheese enchiladas were my friend. Colorado either had chicken fried steak or something wrapped in a tortilla.

[shrinknme 0]

I went tent camping a week and a half after my surgery and I was fine.. my husband did all the work setting up camp.. but it was fine, everyone recovers at a different rate but you should be fine. the only thing to keep in mind is your eating at a months time may still be restricted,, like having to eat mushies or something.( I am not sure what plan your doc has you on) but eating out is somewhat a pain while in recovery. just plan ahead and bring things to help yourself if need be

[TrishaLight 0]

Thanks for sharing! :biggrin:

Do you guys know if it'll be safe to fly at the 1-month mark? I will be on a 6 hour flight....

[Weaver1 0]

I went over seas a few weeks ago and found no diferance then before I was banded. I did keep a Zip bag in my purse just in case I had a problem. I ate and drank as usual (my new banded amount) and even had a glass of wine on the flight home. Don't forget to drink lots of water!

Have a good flight,

Weaver1

[Barbiek 0]

I was perfectly fine 2 weeks post op. You'll be fine on vacation and flying. Have a great trip!

[losingjusme 12]

you should be fine. you may want to check with your surgeon if you plan to swim/hot tub it thought.

good luck!

[shrinknme 0]

flying is fine, keep in mind the number of bandsters that have gotten banded out of this country for finacial purposes.. I am assuming they fly home very shortly after. :biggrin: