GS recovery time?

[SusanSM 0]

Hello!

I am trying to determine when to schedule surgery in light of a necessary travel obligation. LB was only a 1-2 day recovery and could've worked or traveled etc.

How is the GS recovery? Could I fly a week after surgery?

thanks

[joatsaint 2,814]

There are many on here that have gone to Mexico for their surgeries and had to fly back to the US just a few days after.

You might read this thread to get some pointers.

http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/216019-how-soon-after-surgery-can-you-fly-in-a-plane/

[BigGirlPanties 957]

Check with your doctor...but I am willing to bet he tells you that is too soon as GS is a major surgery; if you are doing a full on vacation...too much walking/lifting/doing is not good right after

good luck

Edited June 20, 2014 by BigGirlPanties

[HHHappy 225]

My recovery was very easy but everyone is different.

[Rovobay 920]

this too is also my biggest question. I think from what I have heard is a night or 2 in hospital then a week prior to returning to work on average. everyone is different.

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

Check with your surgeon. Mine has said that the two biggest risks post op are pneumonia and blood clots. No driving for at least 2 weeks. He made a point of requiring that I have a plan for the ride home after discharge (and for anyone over 30 min from hospital) to stop and walk every 30 mins. I would think that flying would be high risk.