I wad planning on the sleeve ib early December and cruise is booked for January 22nd. Found out that I might HAVE to have the gastric bypass and I wanted to hear about your post op 4-5 weeks out to see what concerns I need to prepare for.

Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

Take the cruise!!! I had bypass 6 weeks ago and I'm good now! Full of energy. I know my limits and what I can an can't eat. I know cruise are all about the eating so it will be an adjustment! But like everything else, you will find other ways to enjoy yourself. I love cruises iv been on a lot. I just talked to my friend today about booking one for next year. I know I will ever eat what I use to, but now I'm going to and really enjoy myself in other ways instead of always focusing it around food! Good luck and have fun

Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

What were some of your biggest challenges early post surgery?

Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

One of my biggest challenges was reintroducing foods in to my diet. Eventually everything worked out but I used to love rice & if I think about rice now, UGH and pasta, can't get pasta to stay down & it's been over a year. You just have to go slow & try try again!

I had my sleeve surgery on Monday September 26, and I have a cruise booked Nov 28. 8 weeks later. Booked the cruise over a year ago before I made the decision to start this journey. My surgery date was a little later than I planned due to delays from insurance. I hope 8 weeks will be enough time to be ready for the cruise. So far no issues with recovery. Any tips appreciated! It's a 10 day cruise to Panama Canal and southern Caribbean!

Sent from my SM-G935V using the BariatricPal App

I had a trip planned when I got my surgery date. My surgeon said that as long as it was two weeks after surgery there was no reason not to go. (It was 3 weeks later).

Thankfully I had no issues or complications and the trip has gone well!

Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App