Question:
I had my TT 4 weeks ago, I had to have 2 units of blood and still have my drains in.

I am planning to go to disney world the first week of October. At this point I am so tired, swollen, sore and inactive, I don't know if I will be able to do it. It is still two months off. Do those of you who have had a TT think I will be recovered enough to enjoy myself, or should I postpone it?? Thanks, Kathy    — kathleen S. (posted on August 5, 2003)

August 5, 2003
I had my drains in for nearly 2 months and felt pretty wiped out during that time. I didn't get back any energy until around 3 months post-op but then I'd also had a breast reduction and am 54 years old. It is pretty much an individual thing and hopefully things will work out for you. Good luck,
   — LLinderman

August 5, 2003
I know exactly how you feel. I had my TT on April 29th. At four weeks I felt the same way. At two months post op I was feeling much better and I was jet skiing through the Bahamas with Peter Herida. By October you will be feeling great and will be able to have a great time at Disney. Say hi to Goofy for me, he is my favorite.
   — Linda A.

August 5, 2003
Hi..You can rent all kinds of scooters and wheelchairs at Disney. Don't worry. If you aren't feeling 100%, there is always another way. Also, they have a great first aid type office there, and I think it is staffed with EMTs. Good luck..MJ
   — Mary Jane C.

August 6, 2003
Be sure your aren't taking any natural products that may be blood thinners. After my hysterectomy and abdominoplasty I had trouble with getting the fluids to stop accumulating and found that an immune booster I was taking had garlic and ginger in it, both blood thinners.
   — sissie S.