Taking a trip

Gents,

Planning on an RNY in Jan, as I am switching medical plans to be able to get coverage, and it will be effective Jan 1.

My extended family is going on a cruise in April, and wants me to come......

Any thoughts on travel at that time?  Also, I am assuming that I will be taking in 800 or so calories, so plan on skipping the dining that goes along with a cruise...but it might be fun...

thoughts or experiences?

thanks

At 3 months post opp you will be having a hard time figuring out your food balance.  Being away from home will make it much worse.  I believe you will be miserable trying to figure out your diet on a long vacation, just a long weekend is very difficult at 3 months post.  That is my 2cents.

robert, what if i just took/stuck with protien shakes..and a small meal at the end of day?

appreciate the thoughts

You will be able to get by, but I guarantee you will not be comfortable doing it at 3 months.  The difference between 3 months and 6 months post is huge.  Heck I am 5 years post and when I go hunting for a weekend I am screwed up for a couple of days.
 
You will be sick, and you will worry the whole time that you are ruining everyone else's trip.  My advice is to skip this trip so you wont have a trip to remember badly.

Would be nice to hear from some 3-9 months post opps about this, maybe they have some better advice????

chime in guys

Travis
    i am currently 65 days out and down 94lbs. My wife and I are going on our 9 cruise in Nov. (10th anniversary, YEAH) The day we depart I will be at 92 days post. I can only speak for myself, but i am doing well with food and getting my extra protein and Vitamins in. the food on a Cruise is only one part. There is so many other things to do. Being on 8 other cruises I know more what to expect for food. there are many options when it comes to food. and i believe i will be just fine. My protein and Vitamins will go with, and i plan on having a blast. the best part of the cruise for me has always been the excursions on the islands. We love the ocean. the food is just the fuel for the fun.
    You will be eating less then everyone else, but that is part of this journey whether you are on a cruise or not.
    As for being out of of balance, i think you will be fine. all of the days will be the same. meaning the times you eat and play are easily controlled. i am always more balanced while i am on a cruise then the day to day at home and work.
   
best wishes for a good surgery, a great recovery. and most of all a Fantastic time on your cruise.

Marco

All, thanks for the diferent perspecives, keep em coming


Marco, you are doing great man...i am impressed!


Robert, listening to you as well....;

Getting the foamies or dumping on a ship would not be fun.  My wife and I just could not do the whole cruise thing...We both know ourselves too well...The midnight ice cream bar would be the downfall of me...Plus food at any hour of the day or night...I'm the same way with buffets.  Just me.

what exactly are the foamies...

and everyone....i thank you b/c i am asking because I don't know anyting yet!

You stand in front of the sink and spit for an hour...hoping and praying you can throw up.  Below is a copy and paste.

Post Date: 4/20/08 7:27 pm I have read here online about the "foamies".  I have had them a time or two after eating and wanted to know what exactly are the foamies.  Thanks! RNY on March 19, 2008 290.8 / 243.8 / 204.8 / 150 consult / surgery / current / goal Check out my vlog: http://www.youtube.com/maddsmarie

onemeanmom Modesto, CA Patrick Coates, M.D. RNY (04/01/08) Member Since: 03/16/08 [Latest Posts]	Post Date: 4/20/08 7:34 pm Whew! Sweetie, I had it once and I pray to never have it again! I know I ate too fast and too much. I was just hoping that the food would come up but it didn't just that foamie crap. EEEWWW!! Hated it. I am curious too about what it is and why and how to keep it away!!  Thanks for asking! I'll be checking here for answers.  Take care and good luck on your journey.

helpmelord Douglas Olsen, M.D. RNY (05/28/08) Member Since: 04/01/08 [Latest Posts]	Post Date: 4/20/08 8:04 pm In response to the foamies... I'm having my rny on the 28th of may. I read in my pre&post op booklet that it us muccus that the stomach puts out and one way to decrease that was to drink ho****er 30 min before eating. Said that would make those secretions much less. Have not been there yet but that's something to the effect of what I remember reading.

quiltz Phoenix, AZ Robin P. Blackstone, MD FACS RNY (07/19/07) Member Since: 12/06/06 [Latest Posts]

Post Date: 4/20/08 8:09 pm Our pouches no longer are capable of producing hydrochloric acid.  The body is a fantastic self-preserver giving half a chance.  When we get into problems overfilling our pouches by eating too fast or taking bites that are too small, the body begins to produce large quantities of mucus to help things along.  You will probably read on OH about people getting runny noses when they are getting full.  I believe this is that moment before going into full blown foamies.  The best treatment is prevention, but I have also found taking papaya enzyme (over the counter, cheap, chewable) keeps the foamies away by causing the food in the pouch to begin breaking down.  Personally, I carry it with me all the time.

sueannel123 Van Wagner, M.D. Member Since: 02/20/08 [Latest Posts]	Post Date: 4/21/08 7:46 am When do you take this?

missy-h IN RNY (08/29/07) Member Since: 08/03/07 [Latest Posts]

Post Date: 4/20/08 8:16 pm THEY ARE EVIL!!!!  Just plain evil.....for me, they are brought on by particular foods, regardless of how well I chew them.  The primary food that brings the foamies on for me is pork.....I avoid it like the plague. They can be brought on by eating too fast, not chewing food well enough and probably many other ways I have luckily not experienced.  It hits quickly, at least for me it does, it is an overwhelming nausea, stomach churning feeling.....it feels like I am going to throw up, but I don't.  The most that comes up is mucous foam with bits of food mixed in.  Not what I consider really throwing up.....you have the feeling that if you could really could get sick, you would feel better. I had a mild case of the foamies this past week....I wasn't eating a thing...drinking a protein shake......but obviously I was sipping to much, too fast. They are not pleasant, but they tend to help you follow rules and point out foods that are just not tolerable in different stages.  Remember that just because something brought on the foamies in month 3, may not do it in month 6....so don't completely count the food culprit out.......I know your probably saying,,,,,,but she wrote that she avoids pork like the plague.....I did write it and I do.....I have tried in every allowable stage, and it just simply does not get along with my stomach, so I have wrote it off. Sorry so long....but I hope this helps. Missy Height:  5'2"  Pre-op weight:  297.4

You cannot fully understand what we are talking about until you have the surgery.  The surgery for me is impossible to explain in words to others.  So here is a nice pic.  I would not go if it where me.