Had surgery on 3/5/14...just a few days out, but hubby and I have a cruise planned for June 3rd. I'm excited about the trip and I work for a charter cruise company so I'm very comfortable with cruising.

Anyone else take a big trip like thus 3 months out? Any words of advice??

I have a cruise planned just 4 weeks out. I was sleeved on 2/24 and my cruise is 3/25. I cruise all the time, but I asked my doctor about it and explained I already had it planned. He said it would be fine. By 4 weeks the incisions will be closed and I will be on solid foods. He even said I could have a drink or two. Now this all remains to be seen. But I think it will be fine.

Not a cruise, but I flew to Canada for a trip 4 weeks out, no problem, and now 7 weeks out I am going on 3 back-to-back business trips. Just be careful to respect your weight lifting restrictions when handling your luggage. Be extra careful not to pick up an infection like Norovirus and remember that hand sanitizer is NOT effective in preventing Norovirus transmission, you need good old soap and water hand washing for 30 seconds (sing "Happy Birthday" to yourself). :-)

I have a cruise planned just 4 weeks out. I was sleeved on 2/24 and my cruise is 3/25. I cruise all the time, but I asked my doctor about it and explained I already had it planned. He said it would be fine. By 4 weeks the incisions will be closed and I will be on solid foods. He even said I could have a drink or two. Now this all remains to be seen. But I think it will be fine.

Sounds great!! Keep us posted on your trip.

Not a cruise, but I flew to Canada for a trip 4 weeks out, no problem, and now 7 weeks out I am going on 3 back-to-back business trips. Just be careful to respect your weight lifting restrictions when handling your luggage. Be extra careful not to pick up an infection like Norovirus and remember that hand sanitizer is NOT effective in preventing Norovirus transmission, you need good old soap and water hand washing for 30 seconds (sing "Happy Birthday" to yourself). :-)

Great advice. I have three business trips starting at the 8 week mark. I'll remember the noro virus info. That is NOT something I want to deal with. Oh my!

Going to st lucia for vacation next ..leave next Saturday". Since it is an all inclusive ..I am sure they will have healthy ( and unhealthily) choices. Going to see my nut and psychologist on Tuesday to prepare myself in making healthy decisions for me. I plan on being active. I also plan on being ok with myself If I indulge a little. Just a little. My psych/nut told me that my all or nothing attitude eating has to go. Anyhow. Have fun on your cruise. I love cruises. ..

Going to st lucia for vacation next ..leave next Saturday". Since it is an all inclusive ..I am sure they will have healthy ( and unhealthily) choices. Going to see my nut and psychologist on Tuesday to prepare myself in making healthy decisions for me. I plan on being active. I also plan on being ok with myself If I indulge a little. Just a little. My psych/nut told me that my all or nothing attitude eating has to go. Anyhow. Have fun on your cruise. I love cruises. ..

Have fun in St Lucia -- I have it on my list of "must visits."

My surgery was 7/22, I went on a cruise Thanksgiving week with no issues. There are plenty of healthy, low carb choices. There are always eggs for Breakfast, always meat choices for lunch and dinner. I felt wasteful leaving so much on my plate at dinner but I tasted a little bit of everything.

You can also take adavntage of the gym or the running track on the top deck

You should FEEL fine by the time for your cruise. With all the food options, you should also not having a problem making good food choices! Have a ball (I'm so jealous)! ????

I was sleeved on 1/16/14 and have a cruise scheduled for 3/23/14, in just two weeks. This will be my 5th cruise and I am sure that I will be able to find healthy choices to eat with all the food options available. I jokingly told my husband that I should get a discount because my food intake will be minimal compared to everyone else. I am excited and can't wait. Another couple is going on the trip with us and the wife of the couple was sleeved in October. I plan on eating protein first like I do now and taking some Quest bars with me for when I need a quick snack. I have been exercising the last couple of weeks and hope to be motivated enough to exercise some in the gym on the ship.

I love all the sleeve cruisers!! Hubs and I are going to Alaska! I cruise about 6 to 8 times a year. It's my job! Yes, I know I have a great job!! I think this is cruise 29... But I'm never sure.

Thanks for all the great info.

Unfortunately I will never cruise again, the food was toooooo much of why I cruised.

I have a cruise planned just 4 weeks out. I was sleeved on 2/24 and my cruise is 3/25. I cruise all the time, but I asked my doctor about it and explained I already had it planned. He said it would be fine. By 4 weeks the incisions will be closed and I will be on solid foods. He even said I could have a drink or two. Now this all remains to be seen. But I think it will be fine.

Sounds great!! Keep us posted on your trip.

Please let me know how you do.... I am being sleeved on 4/08, and going on a cruise 5/24... I am used to cruising so sea sickness is not a concern... I don't anticipate any problems, but would love to hear how things go for you... Have fun

Wow, there's a surprising number of people going on cruises! That's great. My surgery date is 4/9/14 and I'll be leaving for a cruise on July 1. It'll be my first one. I'm glad to hear that people have done trips like this fairly soon after surgery and still managed to have a good time. I've been sort of worried that I'll be stuck feeling lousy during this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. It's good to know that I'll probably be feeling fine.

I will be sleeved in two days (4/23) and will be going on an Alaskan cruise on 7/29. I went on a cruise during Christmas while I was pre-op and doing medically supervised weight loss and actually managed to lose a pound, so I am confident that I will do well with the sleeve. There are so many good food choices on the buffet and in the dining room. I will also be bringing some of my Protein shake supplements just in case.

MaryRS, you cruise as part of your job?! I am totally jealous!