I'd like thoughts. I'm heading to the Cape at 7 1/2 weeks post op. I am dying for some fresh fish and chowder. Is this doable? How was your stamina at 8 ish weeks out? I want to swim in the ocean! I'm extremely excited for this vacation as it's been a rough two years for me but I want to be able to enjoy it. Thoughts?

Just take it slow.... Folks be hitting the gym & going bk 2work around 8wks in....u should be fine.

Tip: ....from personal experience, imma tell ya right now....alcohol still burns going down at this stage. Got a few months yet b4 it dosen't....just saying... (;

• I was on a full regular diet by that time and I believe fish was allowed at week 3-4. I don't know about the nutrition content of chowder, but you shouldn't have any trouble eating it. I tried right from the beginning to stay away from high calorie and fat foods because I didn't want to fall into the habit of a little bit being ok. I know where that led me before.

• I was on a full regular diet by that time and I believe fish was allowed at week 3-4. I don't know about the nutrition content of chowder, but you shouldn't have any trouble eating it. I tried right from the beginning to stay away from high calorie and fat foods because I didn't want to fall into the habit of a little bit being ok. I know where that led me before.

There is NO good clam chowder here in the mountains of VA. It'll be a one and done.
Thanks for the reply!

Just take it slow.... Folks be hitting the gym & going bk 2work around 8wks in....u should be fine.

Tip: ....from personal experience, imma tell ya right now....alcohol still burns going down at this stage. Got a few months yet b4 it dosen't....just saying... (;

I'm skipping all alcohol. I just won't be far enough out. Kinda bummed ( I only drink on vacation) but it'll be ok. Thanks!

Chowder is too high in calories and carbs unless it is a tomato base and that is pretty rare to find. Other than that you should be able to eat all the fish you want.

Ask your Dr about getting in the ocean with your incisions. Don't swim too far out, fatigue can hit fast.

i was eating fish at that point with my surgeons blessing, so no worries there. be careful with the clams though, they may be a little too chewy to digest. or.... you can order lobster

I hope you have a great time.

i was eating fish at that point with my surgeons blessing, so no worries there. be careful with the clams though, they may be a little too chewy to digest. or.... you can order lobster [emoji4]
I hope you have a great time.

Omg lobster! Yes! How did I not think of that?

Chowder is too high in calories and carbs unless it is a tomato base and that is pretty rare to find. Other than that you should be able to eat all the fish you want.
Ask your Dr about getting in the ocean with your incisions. Don't swim too far out, fatigue can hit fast.

Oh that's a good point with the swimming. Thanks.
I'll ask when I see them next week.

Geez. You may only be able to eat a few bites of fish and a very small amount of chowder. Caution though....it may come back up. As far as swimming.....proceed with caution.

Geez. You may only be able to eat a few bites of fish and a very small amount of chowder. Caution though....it may come back up. As far as swimming.....proceed with caution.

Yeah, I'll really need to be careful. I don't want any embarrassing situations occurring. This will all be very new. My family lives on the Cape so I'll enjoy time with them. I wonder if I should bring protein powder.

I second that you should get doctor approval for swimming..

Pack some stuff in a cooler too to keep yourself hydrated and fed. Take frequent breaks if you're doing any prolonged activity.

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I second that you should get doctor approval for swimming..
Pack some stuff in a cooler too to keep yourself hydrated and fed. Take frequent breaks if you're doing any prolonged activity.

I grew up on the ocean and with jaws. I'm never the farthest one out. They get eaten. It used to be a joke but the cape is loaded with great whites now. I'll be very careful (for lots of reasons).
Definitely a cooler. What food though? I was only thinking liquids. I think I'll be on soft foods at that point. Mushies at the beach? Meh

You may wish to consider bringing whatever protein powder or ready made protein drink you can tolerate. With this you are ensuring you meet your protein requirements. Then you can try to eat a 'meal' once or twice per day.

Food choices are hard when you're out on vacation. If you remember to chose high quality protein first and add good carbs as a bonus (veggies, fruit etc) you'll be less frustrated. One app that I find extremely helpful is Baritastic. (I receive zero compensation of any kind from the app developers).

Have fun & let us know how things went!! [emoji254]

You may wish to consider bringing whatever protein powder or ready made protein drink you can tolerate. With this you are ensuring you meet your protein requirements. Then you can try to eat a 'meal' once or twice per day.
Food choices are hard when you're out on vacation. If you remember to chose high quality protein first and add good carbs as a bonus (veggies, fruit etc) you'll be less frustrated. One app that I find extremely helpful is Baritastic. (I receive zero compensation of any kind from the app developers).
Have fun & let us know how things went!! [emoji254]

Thanks. I think I will bring my powder and a shaker. I can foresee eating lots of fish. I use the app called "lose it" and it's been a great help. I'll look at that app though.

I love the cape. I go to Dennis July 3 and return 6 days before surgery. The chowder and fish on the cape is so good. You can eat just about whatever you want at that point (my doctor said no steak) but in small amounts. Consider chowder a treat and just work it into your calorie allotment. You won't be able to eat that much anyway and you have to chew it well. Definitely bring protein powder. There's always BJs if you run out of protein supplements.