Travel

[Steph85 0]

Hi, new here... I am in the final evaluations pre gastric sleeve... I have a paid journey to Disney June 1- june 6... 4-5 weeks post op is too soon for that?

I'm 39, no diabetes or HTN...

I'm traveling with my 5 yr old son, so I don't think I will use any big or dangerous roller coaster...

I am from Puerto Rico

[BlondePatriotInCDA 594]

This is a question I'd recommend consulting your bariatric surgeons office about. Now having said that, everyone is different, I personally didn't have much pain following my surgery BUT my energy was low for several months (5-6 months) remember you will be on a significant reduced calorie change that your body isn't used to. Disney requires a lot of walking and I know I couldn't have done days at Disney walking that much only 4-5 weeks out. Again, everyone is different.

Also, I was told NO travel for 3 months following my surgery: too much sitting on plane (blood clots), distance from surgeon if an emergency medical situation were to arise etc. So again ask your surgeons office. Sorry to not answer directly.

Edited March 26 by BlondePatriotInCDA

[Arabesque 7,601]

I agree, Check with your surgeon. I had low energy too and low blood pressure with several weeks. There’s no way I could walk around Disneyland. I couldn’t stroll around the local shopping centre for 30 minutes. Can you postpone your trip? I know your son is probably vey excited but he won’t enjoy it if you’re not at your full strength.

Congratulations on getting your surgery approval.

[Lilia_90 612]

I traveled 3 weeks post op, went to 3 different parks (walked a ton) and went on rollercoasters LOL. I had the energy and felt totally fine. Also, my husband did all the super crazy rollercoasters so that helped.

If your surgeon is okay with it, see how you feel after surgery? I was totally okay a week post op and back to work even. Just make sure you go prepared with your Snacks because I had to eat every 2 hours and you know how park food is, so that was a struggle.

Edited March 26 by Lilia_90

[AmberFL 1,071]

So I will say I had my sleeve done with my youngest at 2, I was 35 and no issues. I was completely fine to at 4-5weeks. I was working out pretty hard at that point. If it were me, I would do it. Just like @Lilia_90 said just bring Snacks because the park food will make you nauseous with the oils, fried, sweets all the things.

[BrandiBird 23]

After checking with your doctor, if you're able to go, I would recommend taking things slow in the parks. It's easy to get swept up in the energy and feel like you have to see everything, but do regular check-ins with yourself to see how you're feeling.

That time of year is HOT, so you'll be sweating and walking. Take frequent breaks to sit and keep yourself hydrated. I like using the LMT electrolyte packs when I know I'll be sweating / active somewhere, just to keep me from becoming dehydrated. Snacks are a great idea, too.

[Dub 10,027]

I would've had no trouble with a Disney trip 5 weeks post op.....other than hearing "it is small world after all" 17,000 times.