How long from by- pass surgery until I can go on previously booked and paid for cruise?!

I've lost weight on every cruise I've taken. Increased activity and delicious protein I dont have to cook.

Bon voyage.

Last summer, I went on a 3 week European river cruise 3 months after gastric bypass. I did great. I think I brought some protein bars and packets of Unjury unflavored protein powder with me but didn't consume them all. The key thing is to bring bottles of water with you on the land excursions so you can stay properly hydrated. Also, don't worry about not eating a full plate of food; only eat portion sizes that are appropriate for you, and focus on protein first then vegetables. I loved trying some of the special cruise/regional dishes but just a couple of bites. I came home weighing less then I did at beginning of the trip. Bon voyage!

RNY in May and cruise in Oct is 5 months post-op; you should be well recovered by then. :)

As long as you are careful with your eating, there should be no "restroom issue" (I would not risk dumping by eating anything sugary on the cruise). Focus on protein and you will be fine.

Hi ,

I am a travel agency owner so I speak from personal experience because I travel all the time and went on a Windstar cruise about 5 months post surgery and had no problem. Plenty of good things to eat. Had salads, lean meat and SF desserts. Lost several pounds because I walked and hiked so much. Yes, I ate stuff I shouldn't have but I moderated.

Not suggesting you should do the same but there are plenty of things you can eat that fit in your plan. Eggs, bacon, meat, cheese, salad with limited dressing, sf pudding and desserts, fish, water, decaf coffee, ice tea, etc....

As a travel professional, I would never let a customer travel without travel insurance!!!! Don't care if they book their insurance with me or not, just that they have it!! Even I have travel insurance for my personal travel ALWAYs including medical evacuation, repatriation and medical coverage outside the country. And of course trip coverage due to emergencies.

Then if something happened beyond your control or you have some complication of surgery or any other medical issue while abroad, you would be covered.

Regarding the bathroom issues, I have found that if I eat light all day and do not over eat or eat something that is questionable (too spicy or new that my new tummy hasnt tried) then I am fine. Wait to eat solid food when you are near a bathroom.:)

So I'm just one guy and everyone is different but I had my by-pass on Sept 1st 2016 and was on a 9 day cruise for my 25th Wedding Anniversary 6 weeks later.

I can tell you the amount of food on the ship and the people who were just shoving it into there mouths made me quezzy quite a bit.

I also called the Cruise line and made sure I could bring enough Protein shakes on board to cover my needs for the 9 days I was on the boat.

My personal opinion is you will be more than fine.