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

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/

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, 201412 yr by BigGirlPanties

My recovery was very easy but everyone is different.

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.

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.