Travelling at 6 weeks post op - need tips

[Booandfrida 37]

Hi everyone! Getting sleeved in September and flying for work 6 weeks later. I already know the advice about walking on the plane to avoid blood clots. What other tips do you have? Thank you!

[Sperez1110 12]

I am also traveling about 6 weeks after surgery. Didn't know I should walk on the plane. Would love advice as well.

[Kat410 423]

Have a plan for your nutrition. I travel for work and the travel is not the issue. The planning for handling my nutrition was what I needed to work through.

Will you be at business lunches or dinners? Will you expected to order off a menu? Will there be social drinking and how will you deal with that ? What stage will you be on for your food plan?

[leanne0824 10]

I'm traveling 3 weeks after surgery for family vacation. Surgeon said I should be fine to fly. I'm packing my small Ninja blender and plenty of Protein powders so I can take my meals with me. We're staying at an Air BnB so I'll have a kitchen. Surgeon also said I should be able to eat soft foods by then as well. It's definitely going to be a challenge.

In addition to walking on the plane, you can flex your feet at your ankles too (point your toes). I was told that helps as well.

[Diana_in_Philly 1,426]

I had to travel for about a week 6 weeks out when my mom died and we had to do the big Italian funeral. At 6 weeks, I had been cleared to eat most foods. I stayed at a hotel with a mini-fridge. I bought Oikos Triple Zero and brought along Premier Protein pre-mixed shakes, which I would mix with a couple of shots of espresso in the morning over ice. As for lunch and dinner - I would order a child's portion (usually explain at the restaurant that I was on a restricted diet due to surgery) or share something with one of my kids - I would eat 2 or 3 ounces of Protein and a bite or two of vegetables. I always carried a water bottle. Really, it wasn't much of an issue. I worked out in the hotel gym.

[Booandfrida 37]

12 hours ago, leanne0824 said:

I'm traveling 3 weeks after surgery for family vacation. Surgeon said I should be fine to fly. I'm packing my small Ninja blender and plenty of Protein powders so I can take my meals with me. We're staying at an Air BnB so I'll have a kitchen. Surgeon also said I should be able to eat soft foods by then as well. It's definitely going to be a challenge.

In addition to walking on the plane, you can flex your feet at your ankles too (point your toes). I was told that helps as well.

I never thought about a small Ninja blender. That's a great idea! Have a wonderful vacation!

[Booandfrida 37]

12 hours ago, Kat410 said:

Have a plan for your nutrition. I travel for work and the travel is not the issue. The planning for handling my nutrition was what I needed to work through.

Will you be at business lunches or dinners? Will you expected to order off a menu? Will there be social drinking and how will you deal with that ? What stage will you be on for your food plan?

There will be at least one obligatory business dinner. To make things more difficult, I am vegetarian so I can't just order grilled chicken. I may have to feign not feeling well to get out of it

The social drinking is a very good point. I didn't drink much before so I was used to turning down drinks already.

I should be in soft food stage when I travel. Are Protein Bars OK? Figure I can pack those and use them as a back up if I can't find things on menu.

[Booandfrida 37]

3 hours ago, Diana_in_Philly said:

I had to travel for about a week 6 weeks out when my mom died and we had to do the big Italian funeral. At 6 weeks, I had been cleared to eat most foods. I stayed at a hotel with a mini-fridge. I bought Oikos Triple Zero and brought along Premier Protein pre-mixed shakes, which I would mix with a couple of shots of espresso in the morning over ice. As for lunch and dinner - I would order a child's portion (usually explain at the restaurant that I was on a restricted diet due to surgery) or share something with one of my kids - I would eat 2 or 3 ounces of Protein and a bite or two of vegetables. I always carried a Water bottle. Really, it wasn't much of an issue. I worked out in the hotel gym.

Yes, I forgot about the yogurt! I will find a grocery store before I get to the hotel...