Hi Everyone,

I'm looking at my surgery on the 3rd of July and have scheduled a backpack trip starting the 30 August - 8 weeks post. This trip is in montana glacier national park for 11 days - likely 10 to 12 miles per day - we are resupplied on the 6th day. I'm carrying a pack of likely around 35 pounds or so. Is this possible after surgery and in this short of a recoup period? How does one stay hydrated during the hiking?, and coordinated carbos (other food)?

I would appreciate any feedback!!

All the best gms1956

Sounds like a blast. I was basically cleared for everything at 8 weeks. Just talk to your dr. He will let you know about that.

Always talk to your doctor. I was cleared 6 weeks after surgery but I will tell you this, I would have not been able to do extensive hiking at 8 weeks. Everyone heals at different speeds. You will know if your body is ready. Stay hydrated and do not over do it, it is not worth it.

You may very well be cleared by then to do all forms of exercise, but will you have the endurance to do what your planning? After surgery your stamina will be very low, and with the drastic change in diet its difficult to build it back up. It takes time. About the time you get cleared by your doc you'll be leaving for your trip. You won't have any chance to train for those kind of miles. So I guess the big question is how good of shape are you in now?

PS...if you do go, I want to go to.

I was cleared at 6 weeks for all activities, but I would not have had the energy to do that 2 months post op. Of course, I started with a high BMI too.

In those early months post op, I definately struggled with getting enough Water in.