vacation after surgery..

[pjsmith222 15]

I was scheduled to have my sleeve done 10 days before I was to go on a short 4 day vacation. For some people who have already had their sleeve done can you tell me how you felt 10 days after your surgery? Should the vacation be rescheduled? Thank you for any advise.

[DallasSleeve 30]

I think it depends on where you're going and what you're doing- About 3 weeks post-op I went to Chicago with my husband on business. They were having beautiful weather and we really had no formal plans. I was able to relax during the day while he worked and then we went sight-seeing in the late afternoons and evenings. I had no problems (other than being extremely jealous of all the great foods he was eating- I was still on liquids).

Then 6 weeks out, I went to San Antonio on a family vacation. It was pretty bad! The heat index was 107-110, so I could not stay hydrated which meant I did not participate in all the fun stuff. Because I was so dehydrated and drinking constantly, I was nauseous and never hungry so I got in almost no Protein. It was really tough!

So I would say, if you are expecting to do something really physical, I would re-schedule. If you can relax and take it easy then go and have fun!

[pjsmith222 15]

Thank you. We are planning to go to Florida. I would be happy to just relax and enjoy the sites. I think the only issues would be not being able to enjoy food and drink with everybody else. I appreciate your input, I will defiantly consider this.

[tinahall 27]

I was still pretty fatigued at 10 days post op but if you're going to relax I think you will be fine.

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