I am being sleeved then 2.5 months later I'm supposed to go on a Alaskan cruise. Worried that it may be to soon. Very expensive trip. Any thoughts. Where were you after two months

Wait for what go on vacation have fun you'll need it

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I got sleeves two weeks after Bahamas vacation

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I assume it is all-inclusive... hmmm. Two and a half months is enough time to get yourself on track with your sleeve. My concern would be that you will want to get your money's worth and the small amount you are able to eat will be frustrating for you. On the flip-side, there should be lots of food choices available.

That being said...I would go. There will be lots of things to focus on other than food.

I don't know anything about you or your situation so it is really hard to advise/make suggestions. I can only talk about myself... I had a crudload of weight to lose.... about 150# or about half my body weight. I was so worried about the honeymoon period and all that that I felt the need to be be pretty strict during the initial phase. I don't think I would have enjoyed a cruise very much at just 2 months out because everyone around me would be eating/drinking and I'd be like... having my 1/4 cup of Protein and some veggies kind of thing.

Now, I am 4 years post sleeve, been in maintenance a long time - no problem. However, I was pretty challenged and learning new ways of living and eating at just 2 months post op.

I have been on several cruises, so here are my thoughts.

If you have cruised before, don't go. That early from surgery, your mind will still be making connections to old paths and behaviors, while your trying to force new ones. I don't even want to go to restaurants I have been to before because of that issue and I'm 5 months out.

If you have not cruised before, then go. But don't plan any strenuous excursions, etc because you most likely won't have your energy level worked out or (worst case) constipation incontinence problems. Stay low key, bring a case of protien shakes with you and make sure medical personnel on board know your situation. And always eat at the dining room, don't go to the buffets..

I would talk to your surgeon. I was supposed to go on a 4 hour trip from home 2 weeks post-op. My dr said "no way" he doesn't like his patients to travel within the first 6 weeks but after 6 weeks he would be ok with it but he feels the longer you wait the better.