Question:
I am scheduled to have my surgery on 7-19-07 and my husband would like to go to

Vegas Oct 13. Do you think I will have the energy to go?????    — SueEllen (posted on July 13, 2007)


July 13, 2007
Yes you should be fine to go. I am 6 weeks post-op and feeling pretty well.
   — Alvernlaw

July 13, 2007
If you get your butt in gear after surgery, you will be fine! I was 47 when I had my lap RNY on October 29, 2002. The next month, over Thanksgiving, I went with a high school marching band to Florida and had a blast! Went to the parks, chaparoned and rode all the rides I wanted to. I had more energy and ran circles around some of the other parents that went! Since I knew I had a month to get ready for this, I did exactly what I was supposed to after surgery (which included eating a balanced (pureed) diet!) and exercised - started walking the day after I got home from the hospital and ramped it up every day. You should not have a problem going to Vegas 3 months after surgery.
   — koogy

July 13, 2007
I sure hope so. I am set for surgery on the 7th of August and have a cruise to Italy and Spain on the 2nd of October. My surgeon said I should be just fine and eating solid food by then. I sure hope he is right too. I am interested in reading all your posts because everyone will be answering for me as well. Thanks
   — bderuiter

July 13, 2007
Yes if you follow everything your surgeon says and walk walk walk! BUT, do realize that there are buffets EVERYWHERE and most are NOT healthy. (I used to live there for 10 yrs so I know this from experience). You SHOULD avoid these as you won't be able to eat yr "fill" of the amount most charge (they are no longer cheap). If you do go to a buffet, just LISTEN to your stomach when it says yr FULL!!!! If you're not careful you WILL stretch your pouch and also realize that you will need a great deal more liquid intake than normal as it is VERY VERY dry out there! Good luck and try to have fun!
   — crystalsno

July 13, 2007
Providing things go smoothly, you should be fine. And all that walking/sightseeing will be great exercise! If you're putting a lot of money into the trip, though, I would recommend insurance because you never know what could happen. I had a perfectly successful surgery but developed a hernia at 5 months and required surgery asap. I also echo the concerns about the buffets - don't worry that you're "wasting money" or whatever. Listen to your tummy! I hope you have a great time - I'd love to go to Vegas! :) Blessings, Sarah in VA
   — platypus

July 13, 2007
Hello : )...first of all let me say congrats on your upcoming surgery ! I wish you all the best & a speedy recovery. I personally had open RNY 4/06, by 7/06 I went to the river and was jet skiing and riding quads..I was also eating solids by this time. Just make sure you follow your surgeons reccomendations, walk as much as possible, take your vits daily, & drink alot of water. If you are having lap-band or lap RNY / your healing will be even considerably easier provided there are no complications. I wish you the best (& in a sense we are surgery partners ; ) I am having a hernia repair & tummy tuck 7/19~so we'll both be down @ the same time !
   — tiffany E.

July 13, 2007
yes, I am 5 weeks post op and going to the beach tomorrow. Just remember to do your diet right, so you have the energy. My doc has me on protein shakes to make sure I have energy. I also take chewable vitamins twice a day. Just remember the little things.
   — tarazerm

July 13, 2007
By all means, go and have fun! My surgery was November and in March I flew 3000 miles to San Diego. It was great!
   — Sheri A.

July 13, 2007
I had my surgery June 14 of 2006 and drove by myself from Ohio to Florida in early August. That was after having switched from a lap procedure to an open procedure, plus having to go back to the hospital in early July because of an infection. So I would say three months out you should be good to take a vacation. Have fun and enjoy yourself!!
   — cburky911

July 13, 2007
You should be fine. You'll have 3 months to recover. I'm almost 5 months and flew to Louisiana at 4 months. He would let me fly 10 days after the surgery --glad I didn't buy those tickets. You will have the energy to go and will be on solid foods by then. Just pay attention to your body. Have fun! We're going in September let you know how we do -- we've both had the surgery.
   — the7thdean

July 13, 2007
Thank you everyone for your imput. Now can anyone tell me how much weight I will have lost??? HA-HA
   — SueEllen

July 13, 2007
Hi, I has my operation on Oct 14st 2005 and in Feb, only 4 months later I went to Vegas. "NO PROBLEM" And the best part of the trip was I sat in my seat on the plane and with no EXT BELT.And then walks all over Vegas.. Go and enjoy! LOL <3 Carol :)
   — Carol Giusto

July 13, 2007
Energy? YES! But stay away from all the free/cheap stuff they dispense -- food & liquor.
   — [Deactivated Member]

July 13, 2007
I went on a cruise to Mexico a few months after my surgery and I did fine. If everything goes well and you have no complications, I'd bet there would be no problem. Just try to keep up some physical activity and eat as well as you can. Best wishes for health and happiness.
   — djfoz

July 13, 2007
Hi Susan, thanks for writing. I had surgery in March of 04 and about 4 weeks later we had a youth conference 12 hours drive from our home that I went to. We went as a family, had a good time, but I did have to pace myself. After surgery, I began to walk 2 weeks after surgery, and within 2 days was walking 2 miles every day. It was hard, but I began doing it twice a day a few weeks after that. It built up my stamina and helped me every day with strength and endurance. If you work hard, you will be prepared and do fine. Prepare physically and also emotionally. The head games after surgery are worse than the physical for many of us. Stepping into sin city with alcohol and food temptations can be a real issue for you. Don't go in blind. Go in with a plan, agree with your husband on boundaries AND KEEP THEM. He has to back you up, or he will help you fail. You can do it, and you can have a blast, just don't depend on food being part of a blast, and most hotels offer exercise, or walk the places you want to go. Make it a trip that will support your weight loss, not delay it. Take care. Patricia P.
   — Patricia P




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