How long after surgery could you long-distance travel?

This might be the wrong place to ask this question, but I was wondering .... after your surgery, how long was it before you could travel long distances? 

I am hoping to have my surgery just after the first of the year - rny laproscopic is the plan.  Since my doctor states she would prefer I be off work for a total of 6 weeks, I thought I might take a trip to see my fiancee in France during those final weeks. 

I figure the definiative answer would definately be from my DR, but what they heck, I thought I would ask.

Thanks :) 
Lois

I'd worry most about blot clots.  Maybe week 3 of your recovery?  in 1st class so you could stretch out??  ....France on the liquid phase though?  Bummer!  LOL!  And...that is generally the "walk and toot" stage so y'know what altitude does to gas build-up?  There's no escaping  However, some time with your fiancee could possibly cure anything that ales you, right?

Congrats on your surgery!  Keep us posted!

Thanks for the responses ... but I guess I jumped the gun a bit.  My fiancee came home on vacation and broke off our 10 yr relationship. 

I'm sorry.  Sure he lost a great women.

Thank you.

A few weeks

I'm sorry your relationship didn't work out :( I'm sure there's someone wonderful in store for you!!!

As for traveling... I waited about 3 weeks to go on a weekend driving trip to Show Low.... and did just fine.

For a longer flight to visit family, I waited about 10 weeks.

I had the band so it might be a bit different... but I found that right after surgery, I was really tender where my port was.... so it was hard to sit up for hours at a time.

Also, I'd definitely recommend investing in a couple pairs of stretchy yoga pants.... or even maternity pants with the comfy band.... makes healing a LOT more comfortable. I tried to wear jeans and the band was just not comfortable for the first few months.