Going on Vacation

Any tips out there for my first vacation after rny?

I will be about 4 and half months post op and heading to Cuba (first time going there).  I hear the food is terrible and plan to bring some protein shakes and bars but any advice would be awesome.

Michelle

I went to Cuba years ago and the food was anywhere from questionable to really good.

At the buffet included in the resort, there were a lot of options (fruit, veggies, meat, breads, desserts, etc). I mostly ate chicken and buns because I wasn't sure what some of it was, lol! And, some of it look scary! But, what I did eat was good. Then, we also went to a couple of restuarants where the food was very good.

I think if I was going now, post RNY, I would definitely be packing protein bars (I don't like shakes).

Have a wonderful time!! I would love to go back!!

Went to cuba 2 years ago stayed at a resort in holguin, the food was great there, the thing with cuban food is its not processed, no chemicals...the way  food should be here

here is a trip advisory , speaking from first hand experience - don't individually pack your protein powder into small baggies - throws up an immediate red flag at customs , trust me on this one - 

lmao...

thanks

I went to Cuba about a month ago. Every day they had eggs of some sort. Eggs and I do not get along very well so some days I made a protein shake. Their yogurt is more like a yop drink. Milk is not real plentiful as they researve it for the local children. You can get fish and chicken and some steak on the buffet. I also took protein bars. Where we stayed the specialty restaurants just had variations on the buffet but served to you. The main problem I found is the food is kind of bland. If you like spice take it with you.

Bottled water was readily available. Just remember if you do decide to have the drinks they are usually loaded with sugar.

The best part of Cuba was the constant sun and warmth. Enjoy

Where in Cuba did you go Patm?

We went to Eurostar Clara. Great weather and great beach

I have not been to Cuba but I have traveled. 

Are you taking the ready made shakes? They will have to go in your checked bag and I would make sure that they are well packaged in baggies or something. If you are taking them in your carry on bag, you are going to need a note from a dr saying that you need them for dietary reasons. I tried to take some in my carry on bag and they made me throw them out cuz they were too big. I didn't have a note from my dr saying that I needed them. I was soooo upset.

I am going to Cayo Santa Maria-Cuba on April 4th!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 

Where are you going? and which resort?

PS- Last year I went to Cayo Coco, Cuba and the food was DELICIOUS!! HOnestly. Nevermind the 30+ buffet items they had 4 stations where chefs would cook fresh hot food infront of you and you got to choose what veggies/meats you wanted in the pasta, pizza, rice, eggs, etc. This was like 2 months pre-surgery so I cannot speak for it post-surg but just a heads up it might not be all that bad. But It might...lol you never know