Hi guys,

I am being banded on May 6, and thinking about booking a 5-day cruise to Mexico the last week of June.

Has anyone traveled outside the country that soon after being banded? I realize it's not REALLY "outside" the country since it's on a boat but I just want to be reassured that I'll be good to go 6 weeks after! I am hoping I will already have the "hang" of things so that I can fully enjoy myself and not be worried.

Thanks!

Amy

Ii went on an 8 day cruise 4 weeks after.....no problems!

I am planning on going on a cruise a few weeks after i have my sugery, just so i have an excuse to relax on the balcony and not go to the dining room.

My only advice was that you shouldn't eat when you're getting onto a plane - I did, and I ended up throwing up into an airsick bag while we were taking off... it was horrible. Nothing to do with the traveling, but because I wasn't allowed to get out of my seat to go to the toilet to PB.

The only thing I would say is be careful of overeating on the cruise. Cruises are notorious for their food but you really don't want to throw up anytime...let alone that soon after surgery so really just be careful of overeating. Other than that, have a BLAST!! I'm jealous!

Thanks guys! I am pretty excited.

Before my whole "journey" thus far I probably wouldn't have ever done this... but I am kind of looking at it as my REWARD - and I am nervous about being around all that food but I can handle it!

Oh and PS, I wont be flying. I'm driving to where the ship leaves from.

Amy

Hi! My surgery date is May 7th and I have to travel to a conference for work in NY on May 30th! So I know how you feel, hope all goes well for you!