Post-Op Vegas trip... HELP!!!!

[JennChap 38]

So my lil sis it turning 21 and we have a trip to Vegas planned on March 17th. My doctor would like to schedule me for surgery in February... Is it practical to think that I could go on such a trip after 5 - 7 weeks after surgery? I am not too worried about the eating out as I wont be able to do that and will just avoid sitting at a restaurant with them but as far as feeling well enough to walk all over and be out all night.. I just dont want to book everything and lose my money any input would be amazing.

Thanks!

Jen

[doeboy77 12]

So my lil sis it turning 21 and we have a trip to Vegas planned on March 17th. My doctor would like to schedule me for surgery in February... Is it practical to think that I could go on such a trip after 5 - 7 weeks after surgery? I am not too worried about the eating out as I wont be able to do that and will just avoid sitting at a restaurant with them but as far as feeling well enough to walk all over and be out all night.. I just dont want to book everything and lose my money any input would be amazing.

Thanks!

Jen

youll be perfectly fine at 5 weeks out ....im 20 days out and i would have no problems walkin anywhere.

[JennChap 38]

Thanks! Random question for you.... How is weightloss affecting your tattoos I have been working on sleeves for years and have most of my arms covered and am hoping weightloss doesnt screw that up I have about 60 pounds to lose... UGH

[mp8btpc 32]

Good question I was thinking about that the other day (i dont have any tattoos) but I was watching Pawn Stars and the owners son has quite a few and my mind wandered around to I wonder how all his tattoos would look if he lost weight. Strange how I want everyone to have the sleeve now lol. I hope that doesn't sound bad like I am intolerant of people with weight issues. I just think for those who are struggling with weight issues they can't solve it would be great if everyone who wanted it could get it.

Random rambling....sorry lol

[LESLIEH 68]

Jenn, well if you don't keep your body toned the tats will shrink and sag. Just like if you were to gain alot of weight they stretch. I have another 4 tats I want to get but I'm waiting till I lose most of my weight. Hope this helps

[sleeveorbust 11]

you will be totally fine in regards to going to vegas!! .. im 7 weeks out and i have been going hard at the gym now for like 2 weeks so i think it all depends on how you feel.. but its totally do able!!

as for tattoos ... i have one on my ribs from when i was at one of my smaller stages in life.. im pretty sure its still going to look the same when i shrink.. because i was smaller when i had it... and it looks the same when i grew again!... thank god that this time is different and PERMANENT!! yaya!!

Mp8btc---> im not going to lie.. if I could go and openly discuss the sleeve or wls as an option to all of the unhappy obese people i would... i dont think its being intolerant of people who are obese because i am still considered obese and would love this new life i have!!.. wanting to pass on something that has benifitted you is in no way a bad thing in my eyes

[danitay 2]

yup id say you dbe totally good to goto vegas!! I am a week out and could do it!! HAVE FUN

[meshauna 0]

I just got home from a Vegas trip on Saturday. Yesterday I was 8 weeks out. My friends said I'm not as fun to eat with, as they were drinking and eating, tons of food, but not once did I wish I could eat like that. I was the DD for the first time ever. I also walked more than I had in years and felt great. Have a blast. I did!!

[doeboy77 12]

Thanks! Random question for you.... How is weightloss affecting your tattoos I have been working on sleeves for years and have most of my arms covered and am hoping weightloss doesnt screw that up I have about 60 pounds to lose... UGH

so far so good....i worry if i lose to much it might go all weird but its all good for now

[mp8btpc 32]

Mp8btc---> im not going to lie.. if I could go and openly discuss the sleeve or wls as an option to all of the unhappy obese people i would... i dont think its being intolerant of people who are obese because i am still considered obese and would love this new life i have!!.. wanting to pass on something that has benifitted you is in no way a bad thing in my eyes

Good good I am not the only one who wants to share! I just know how many people don't have the insurance or financial options to have surgery that would love to have it done. It would change their lives. I want it available to everyone who wants it and to get word out about the procedure. I think with the recent media coverage of known athletes having it done that it is going to be as common as knowledge of bypass and banding very soon.