Camping After Surgery

[alwayseating2012 15]

Thanks , I think I'm going to sleep at my aunts house for those 2 nights. She lives about 30 min away from the camping area.

[AKSleever 57]

I would probably by a cot when you go camping

[Sexymary 7]

I got sleeved on july 3rd and we were going camping at Yosemite on the 10th. Good thing my husband didn't reserve it because I felt like crap! The small cuts on ur belly hurt. Your insides Hurt! You sweat big time. Going to the bathroom is hard. Just to sit and then stand takes alot of energy. Walk will be ur big challenge. Plus, it on Clear Liquids for about a week. That's challenging. Just really think about it. Good luck!

[Newbie girl 9]

I had the same issue! We had a scheduled camping trip July 7-10. My surgeon wanted to schedule right before the trip and I made him reschedule. The kids had really been looking forward to it and I didn't want it to be a drag with me not feeling well. We rescheduled to 7/16 and I am sooooo glad I did. Unless you are a miracle healer, there is no way you will enjoy this trip. The first few days are rough. You will be surprised just how hard it is to move when your abdominal muscles are not working great! Getting up and down off the air bed and camp chairs is going to hurt like hell! Add in the drains, having to cover your dressings with plastic before showering, bathroom issues and not being able to swim. Trust me you will want your own bed and bathroom!

[aviiva 140]

Glad I have never gone camping or want to unless you consider holiday inn camping new york city girl at heart but have fun :-)

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[Chelle68 27]

I am scheduled for Aug 20 and plannining a camping trip in an RV the 31st. No hiking bringing a golf cart. I think I will be okay. I am in the south but the RV has a great air conditioner. I don't think I would tent camp that soon. You will know what you can handle better after surgery. Be careful and good luck.

[keldolbeth 262]

So I did go camping last weekend and there were definitely ups and downs. Overall I had a really great time and got some good sun (main reason I go is a fabulous pool at this park). Eating was a little tricky because I wanted to indulge on my "vacation" but was still on purees until a few days ago. My one "treat" was a piece of SF Hersheys dipped in Peanut Butter. And it hit the spot! I did not feel like I was missing out on the smores.

We go with a large group of family friends and do a potluck dinner every night. My mom brought alternate foods for me and I just stayed away from everyone during meals. HOWEVER, something I ate the second day gave me horrible diarrhea! It didn't last all day but a few hours... enough to make me want to go home. We have a pop-up camper with A/C and the campground has electricity and indoor plumbing (not the nicest or cleanest though) but it was still unpleasant (especially since I wanted to be at the pool). If I didn't have a friend with me I would have gone home but I felt bad ruining her trip.

During that time I was also on antibiotics for a reaction to the sutures in my incision. I had a lot of pain and redness. I had to use special bandages to go swimming but luckily it continued to heal and is much better now.

I'm not saying don't go... at 3-5 days post-op I couldn't buy a BM so you may not have the same problem as me. lol However, just make sure you prioritize yourself and your health.

[alwayseating2012 15]

So I did go camping last weekend and there were definitely ups and downs. Overall I had a really great time and got some good sun (main reason I go is a fabulous pool at this park). Eating was a little tricky because I wanted to indulge on my "vacation" but was still on purees until a few days ago. My one "treat" was a piece of SF Hersheys dipped in Peanut Butter. And it hit the spot! I did not feel like I was missing out on the smores.

We go with a large group of family friends and do a potluck dinner every night. My mom brought alternate foods for me and I just stayed away from everyone during meals. HOWEVER' date=' something I ate the second day gave me horrible diarrhea! It didn't last all day but a few hours... enough to make me want to go home. We have a pop-up camper with A/C and the campground has electricity and indoor plumbing (not the nicest or cleanest though) but it was still unpleasant (especially since I wanted to be at the pool). If I didn't have a friend with me I would have gone home but I felt bad ruining her trip.

During that time I was also on antibiotics for a reaction to the sutures in my incision. I had a lot of pain and redness. I had to use special bandages to go swimming but luckily it continued to heal and is much better now.

I'm not saying don't go... at 3-5 days post-op I couldn't buy a BM so you may not have the same problem as me. lol However, just make sure you prioritize yourself and your health.[/quote']

Thank you, how many days post-op did you go camping? I'm not even sure if I'm going to have the sleeve done anymore...from what I've been hearing I think after 7 years with the lap band. I might have too much scar tissue my surgery is aug 7th and I'm being a bit negative right now since I've already gain a lot of weight.. From 140 now weighing 177 I hate not being about to control what I eat...

[CaliKat 153]

I went camping 10 days post-op. slept in a tent with foam pad and LOTS of pillows. I am a tough cookie, but in hindsight I should have waited another week or two.

The simple things like putting a tent up or bending down to pick something up was tough.... I slept in my own tent with lots of pillows and it was kinda OK... Had to take double dose of Loritab to get to sleep though.

I would reschedule- in order to have the best healing and the best camping trip they should not happen the same weekend.

Good luck and hope you get the band issues sorted.

[mrsflyboybs 62]

Hopefully you're camping somewhere with nice bathrooms! My first days after my surgery were filled with nausea, vomiting and "poo issues". I hope your days go better than that, but it's something to be aware of. Good luck and enjoy!

[keldolbeth 262]

I was 3 1/2 weeks post-op when I went camping. I knew I would moving to soft foods that Monday so I "pushed it" a little bit with my diet. I was one of the lucky ones who was able to stop my pain meds after 2 or 3 days and never had any problems since (besides the suture reaction). A nice thing for me, maybe not for all, is that my parents wouldn't let them help set up! lol I tried to help move the picnic table not even thinking and they yelled at me!

[aubrijane 0]

Well, I was sleeved Monday the 23rd of July, and this being Friday after, there is no way I would want to be camping with friends. I know everyone is different. I thought I would be going to the beach 2 days after but my dr told me travel was not an option due to blood clot risk. I was in a lot of pain and went back to the ER after my outpatient surgery. I am way better, holding down fluids, walking the neighborhood, but needing lots of rest. I would take care of yourself first! It was not an easy 1st 2 days post-op for me. I do feel that I recovered quickly though and I wish you the best (:

[Chelle68 27]

I was sleeved on Aug 23rd and left for a camping trip the 30th. All is great except i have developed an angry case of gout. Drugs willing i will be doing better soon. Surgery wise i feel back to normal.