AIRPLANE TRAVEL 1 MONTH POST OP

I am scheduled for RNY on 4/18/08 and have scheduled for a trip to Houston, TX from Southern California on 5/22/08.  Has anyone traveled or gone on vacation 1 month post op?  Do I need to rescheduled my vacation?  Please share with me your thoughts and/or experience.  Thanks

I took a vacation when I was 3 weeks out and drove 4 hours. I didn't have any troubles.

But that is me. I was fine.

Best of luck with your surgery and your trip.

Luana

I did not have plans to travel at 1 month post op. I think you should be ok. I would just not do anything too strenuous that can harm you. You might also take all of your medical information (surgeon info, doctor's name, phone, address, pcp's information, etc.). Just in case you need to see a doctor in TX in an emergency...ya never know! Have fun!

Your best bet is to ask your Surgeon. Many have protocols about travel, they want you to avoid blood clots by sitting to long. You can call the docs office and clarify with him just to be sure.

Shardon, I flew just short of 1 month after surgery.  I was fine, just remember that you cant take water bottles with you through security, you have to buy them after.  And if you are bringing any protein bullets you have to have them in a plastic bag and only 3oz bullets. Since your going to Hawaii you might want to check with your surgeon before flying I only went to Vegas for a memorial service.

You will be fine I am a flight attendant and I was back to work flying in 17 days after my RNY ...I even flew from AZ to CA 4 days after my surgery ( I had mine in AZ I live in CA ) grab some water after you get through secruity and bring along some shake mix to add to your water I use Nector it tastes like juice...do get up and walk when you can ..Lisa

I am hoping to fly to Korea 3 mths post op..im hoping my surgeon ok's it!!  but its good to know that I should be ok for the trip by then!! Good luck on ur trip to CA!!