Hey Everyone!!

A couple of weeks ago a friend of mine from NJ called and said she was coming to visit and had tickets to Celine Dion in Vegas. She asked if i would go and I said, "heck yeah!!" Friday, my surgeons office called and said my Surgery date is the 22nd!!! I was expecting late March early April, not that im complaining. Ive been waiting almost 2 years to hear those words. After the excitement dwindled down, I thought to myself, "oh dear!" My friend booked the ticket to come out here.

Now, I would like your opinion. I live about a 2 hour drive from Vegas. My hubby will be driving and I will be about 2 weeks post-op. I have a master plan about packing a cooler and being super prepared with my food and shakes. My friend is super supportive and so is hubby. I will be in the soft foods stage as well. We will be staying one night.

Am I going to be miserable? Is it too soon?

Any pointers would help

Thanks everyone!

I say go and have a great time !! You don't see your friend that frequently . Just take it easy . I'm 11 days post op today and I went back to work . I feel great but just tired . Good luck with your surgery .

I would go!! pack your food and drink. and for the drive i would stop every 30 minutes or so just to walk around a bit so no blood clots.

I say go! I was sleeved on 1/21/13 and returned to work on 1/30/13. Just take it easy and don't be screaming and jumping around and u should be fine. Good luck and have fun!!

I say go and have a great time !! You don't see your friend that frequently . Just take it easy . I'm 11 days post op today and I went back to work . I feel great but just tired . Good luck with your surgery .

Thanks! Congrats on your surgery! It's good to hear from someone 11 days out. Now I'm super excited.

I would go!! pack your food and drink. and for the drive i would stop every 30 minutes or so just to walk around a bit so no blood clots.

Thanks! That's a good idea about stopping to walk around. Didn't think of that. Yippee!