Cruise

[canes2015 23]

Hi,

I am 2 month post op and going on a cruise June 6, next week.

Has anyone gone on a cruise after WLS so soon!

Thanks!

[laneydasilva 34]

Lucky you

[caligul 102]

Omg...why do that to yourself. ..food galore! !!!....well stay STRONG. ...and have fun! Bon Voyage

[HappyValleyHappy 48]

Any time you can take a cruise.....take a cruise.

Pick and choose what you eat. There's way too much going on on board to worry about food.

Take some of the Protein Shakes. Whatever you use.

Just enjoy!

[sparksrn 65]

Will it be hard to resist all that food? Or will it be easy because you can't get that much down anyhow? I wonder? I love cruising! But I wonder if I would love it as much after the surgery since food was a big enjoyment for me on the cruise? I just don't know what to expect or how I'll feel! I'm on an emotional rollercoaster!

[tracynicole5181 14]

My surgery isnt scheduled until June 29th and I have a cruise planned for Feb 1, 2016. Good luck to you on your journey, and stay strong with all that food.

[ryn2bthin 87]

Last July we went on a cruise i was about five months post op bypass surgery. It wasn't as bad as i thought. I just made sure any new foods that i tried i knew where the restrooms were just in case it didn't agree with my new pouch. I personally didn't feel the need to eat, but when i did have meals i just focused on my Protein but i also didn't deprive myself if i wanted to try something. I was so worried of it causing me to dump that food was never a desire.

Hope this helped.

[canes2015 23]

Thank you for your post! I am not afraid of all the food but getting sick!

Will post when I get back!

[canes2015 23]

Hi everyone,

Got back from the cruise! I am 2 1/2 month post op.

Let me start with the abundance of food was not the problem at all. I was never hungry. Nor did it bother me seeing others EAT!!!

Since I was afraid of dumping or not tolerating the food I was basically eating tuna salad, cheeses, Soups, crackers, and my Premier Protein shake.

Whenever my family and I dined in their specialty restaurants I would order Soup. Like I said I do hav issues chewing and tolerance of the food.

I went thru NCL and I brought in 2 cases of Water and a case of my liquid Protein Shake. Always got off with my portable cooler that had Water, tuna kits, shakes, and a banana.

And lost 2 pounds!!!

Hope this helps for those of u cruising so soon after surgery.

[trishaz 8]

Glad to hear you had a great time. I had my surgery May5th, so six week out today. I actually have 4 cruises booked between now and September. I am not worried in the least about the eating part. I can barely eat anything at home so I can't imagine it will be much different on ship. My plan is to relax use the time to finish healing, exercise and have a great time! Did you have to clear your Protein Drinks prior to your cruise? I was going to pack powder but would rather take premium Protein cartons.

[canes2015 23]

I cruised with NCL and was able to walk in the ship with my Protein shake cartons and Water cases.

I left from the Port of Miami.

Edited June 17, 2015 by canes2015

[Pinkpeonies1 87]

I am having surgery on 8/5, had a cruise booking for Puerto Rico for 9/20 that I just canceled. Luckily The deposit wasn't too bad a loss. I would have been only 6 weeks out and not sure how I'd be doing with food and stomach tightness. I thought about taking shakes but wasn't sure how. The liquid form might add weight to my luggage and not sure if powder is allowed on a flight, I am assuming as long as it's sealed it should be fine but who knows. I am considering rebooking in November when I'm 3 months out. Has anyone take Protein on their flight, if so what form?

[canes2015 23]

Good question.

My daughter has a field trip to Washington DC and I am going to contact the travel agent. I want to take my liquid Protein Shakes and Snacks. Was thinking of taking an extra bag and let airline place it in cargo.

Will post once I find out.

[Pinkpeonies1 87]

Yes, please do and thank you!

[canes2015 23]

Hi again!

My travel agent advised me I can take my Protein cartons and diet food (tuna kits, bars, Protein chips, etc ) in a luggage and just claim it with my other luggage.

Will not be allowed as a carry on, which I knew. But at least they will go with me.

I can also send via UPS everything and the hotel will hold package until I get there. Don't know if you have that option.

My daughters field trip to Washington DC will be hectic from place to place and I refuse to eat the wrong foods during the day. During the evening I will be able to go to restaurants and have Soups. I still don't tolerate a lot of foods especially red meats or salads!

Enjoy yourself on the trip. Eat smart and drink lots of water!!

Blessings!