Traveling 3 months after surgery......Is that to soon

Hi there,

I have a trip planned to Spain in May 2015.  My RNY is scheduled for Feb 11, 2015.  I feel like there will not be an issue since i can take protein power and must likely get protein drinks, plus can incorporate food that i am comfortable with.  But just wanted to know did anyone do i big trip so soon as surgery.

thank you

Not sure how relevant this is as I am banded. But at two and a half months, I went trekking in an African desert (Kalaharii) for three weeks. We travelled by jeep, putting up our own tents in the bush, cooking done by a Namibian guide over a camp fire - no idea what most of the meat was.

With hindsight, I was stupid!!!!!!!  But the flights were booked so I went! But I can't see why travel to and in Spain woukd be a problem. 

But do remember to tell your travel insurance company. 

thank you for the quick reply.  i feel fine about it.. partner is a little nervous. 

I moved to Singapore for four years, four months after my surgery.  No problems at all.   Spain will be a breeze AND awesome!

I am very excited for spain... Will be in Barcalona for 5 days, a 7 day cruise then back to spain for 2 days.  Cannot wait.

I traveled to Brazil 6 weeks post op. No problem, except the first fat I lost was in my butt, and the seats were hard. It was a painful trip. I ended up buying a gel seat cushion for my air travel.

lol, i have read more then one person needing the gel seat cushion.

thank you for the reply

QAJohn, definitely relate, just landed in HKG after 16 hr flight.  I used two pillows in my butt instead of my head.  Had to use the blanket as a pillow....

Need to be careful becasue I've heard of people who've cracked their tailbone on long flights. 

Travel safely home, looking forward to hearing about your trip. 

You should be absolutely fine barring any complications. At 3 months out i felt better than i had in years!