Hello everyone,

I am seriously considering moving forward with a surgery this spring. I am wondering if anyone has traveled a few months after their surgery and how it went?

I'd consider scheduling a surgery for late March/early April but am concerned about a 10 day trip my husband and I have planned to London (from Canada) in mid June.

Would this be a concern? I should be back to eating "regular" foods by this point (although seriously less of them).

I agree with the posts regarding Protein bars. If there is a certain type you like be sure to bring some along.When traveling in Europe recently I made sure I always had one in my purse, they came in handy when we were busy and people stopped for Snacks. We all know there's not much for us in the snack aisle! Have your surgery as planned, you will be fine - and have fun !

I just took a trip to Nashville, TN at 3 months post op with my husband (I live in NH). I flew and stayed in a hotel and walked all over and did just fine. I did research ahead and tried to make healthy choices eating out.

Thank you so much for all the replies. You ladies are so fantastic!!

I went to London 4 mos post op and I just planned ahead. I brought Protein shake powder and bars and Snacks with me. I found the food there difficult for me to eat (lots of pork and bread). I made sure I always had a shake for Breakfast and a bar for lunch with almonds or beef Jerky for snacks so I had most of my Protein in the day. My biggest issue was drinking enough Water because we walked a lot or went to places that didn't allow us to bring water or backpacks inside.

Thank you SKCanada for asking this question. I just had surgery Dec. 30th and will be traveling from Alaska to Italy in March. I was wondering the same thing! Does anyone know what custom's restrictions are for bringing supplements and Snacks abroad?

You should be fine. As long as you can find yogurt, you will have something to eat. And make sure you take your Protein shake powders with you.

I have travelled with my shake powders and snack bars, and had no problem at customs. At the airport, they wanted to open my shake powder container and they put their "sniffer" in there to make sure it was what I said it was. Other than that - no problems whatsoever.

Edited January 20, 201610 yr by Dawn306

I think it depends on your age and health. I was 64 when I had my bypass, and honestly was not up to traveling for maybe 90 days. Not only due to physical healing, but due to the eating issues of traveling others have mentioned. It takes a minimum of 3 months to establish any new habits.

Not using a seat belt extension is one of the greatest joys of 130# being gone. Whew.

@@CanadaLoser,

There are no guarantees in life, BUT…

If surgery basically goes as expected without major problems, there’s no reason not to travel two months later. There’s an excellent chance you’ll even be feeling way better then than now – weighing less, having more energy, and feeling way healthier! Of course food will be something you have to work around, but that’s just part of your new life. Whether you get the surgery before or after this particular vacation, there will be other vacations and other occasions when you will need to face serious temptations. You’ll manage! Like the others said, prepare by bringing your necessities like Protein powder!

Had surgery 11/13, flew to DC 12/6, spent the whole week walking around, riding the train, etc. There was always something for me to eat, Soups are awesome. No one really paid me any mind that I wasnt eating all the other stuff. The were a few smells that were not pleasant and I could not walk on the same side of the street as the bakery, but that has always been the case for me. I am not a bread and sweets girl.

Thanks everyone!

My surgery is booked and I will have about 9 weeks to recover before my trip.

In super exited for both! ????