Question:
How long after wls can you travel

My husband and I along with family are planning a trip to new Orleanes for the week of July 4-12. I was told that I may be able to have my surgery the last week of May. Do you think it will be safe to travel or should I not go at all. if I do go would driving be better than flying?    — Subrina D. (posted on April 28, 2002)

April 28, 2002
I'm 6 1/2 weeks post op and I feel about 98%. Still a little tender in the stomach region. I had RNY open on 3/12/02. I think if you don't have any complications you will feel fine to travel. Please double check with your doctor of course but otherwise have a nice trip.
   — Alison N.

May 3, 2002
I hope so! I will be traveling 10 days post-op on a plane from Florida to Iowa.
   — Kelly M.

October 11, 2003
I was 1 1/2 weeks post op and traveled by car from Houston to New Orleans and back over a weekend. I did fine, but my mother had to do all the driving. Just make sure you take your pain meds with you!
   — Patti B.