Question about travel

[kimdlawson06 141]

Hi everyone,

I should be done with all the preop requirements mid December and my insurance coordinator will submit to to blue cross federal. I'm kinda thinking I may get denied the first round cause my bmi 2 years ago was 33.6. Now it's 36 and I've had chronic high blood pressure for many years. I take 2 meds a day for it. I'm a little worried because I travel for work with trips planned in December and January. I'm so afraid of blood clots and that's always been a huge concern for me. Has anyone else traveled within a few weeks of surgery or have you gotten any direction from your physician? I'd appreciate any comments. Thanks!

[McButterpants 2,846]

I traveld out of my area for surgery...I traveled back home one week after surgery and did fine. (There were two people that were operated on the same day I was and traveled 4 days after surgery.)

Of course, you need to watch out for lifting - you won't be able to lift your luggage.

[jayhawk1965 34]

Hi. I travel every week. I was sleeved on 7/31/14. And my first trip was 2 weeks later. My doctor did give me medication (injections to self-administer) the day before travel and the evening of travel. He also instructed me to get up and walk on every flight.

Here are a few other travel tips:

I am fortunate because I am able to rent a car in many of the cities so I found Wendy's to buy chili, a grocery store (sliced turkey breast!) and a GNC/Vitamin Shoppe for Isopure. I bring my Protein shakes and bars (once I was allowed to have bars again). I also try to stay in a hotel that has a fitness room and a mini-kitchen so I can heat Soup.

If I must eat in a restaurant, I volunteer to select the restaurant for the group so I can choose a place that has options for me. I can find an Italian restaurant and order meatballs or lasagna (and not eat the noodles). I also found Qdoba and Salsarita's for refried Beans.

One last comment. People are interested in what they are going to eat. I haven't had anyone comment on what I order, how I order or how much I eat (or don't eat). Do what makes sense for you. Good luck!