Traveling!

[a_jap21 5]

I am going to travel back to my country in 25 days.. I am 2 weeks post op! So ill be a month and a few weeks...

What should i expect? Of course i am not

Going to eat normally but can i at least have a glass of wine? Its so frustrating, never thought this would be like that...

[newat52 1,612]

Does your plan that your surgeon and NUT have on mention it? There are many thoughts on alcohol. Some surgeons say never again, some at least a year some 6 months, 6 weeks.

You will just be getting to normal foods when you go so it can be a bit scary but just take it slow and easy. I traveled 6 weeks out and have been on 5 or 6 trips since and it gets easier.

Good luck to you!

[TvlGrl712 113]

I am 6 weeks out and just had a margarita last weekend and I've take 2 short trips. My docs main concern was counting the calories and carbs, not the "alcohol" itself. I think if you don't overdo it, you will be fine. The difference in how you feel between week 2 and week 6 is HUGE!

[Peggy 53 69]

I don't get. I love my wine like the next person. I was having it shipped to me a small winery in California, but when I decided on surgery I stopped the shipments. I'm now 5 weeks out and focusing on getting and being healthy. I don't miss having a glass of wine, nor do I feel I need to or want to. I've been out with friends twice and on both occasions encouraged them to have their wine.... I just stuck with Water. My surgeon recommends waiting 1 year. I may wait that long or I may not. I don't have a plan at this point. But I know this, I opted for surgery to be a healthier me. I know all the ways to cheat the system, but I'm only cheating myself. Once I have my eating in balance and I've achieved my goals then I look at enjoying a 'normal' life. So I have to ask...what is more important to you? Wine or a better life?