Question:
Surgery in June wedding in August

Surgery in June, Wedding in August is this enough time to heal and be ready for the big day?    — Vonda F. (posted on May 22, 2002)

May 21, 2002
I think that is enough time. You may not be able to boogie as much as before surgery, but unless you have complications you should be feeling pretty good 2 months out. Just make sure that you have that seamstress ready at the last minute to take in that dress!!!
   — barbpatter

May 22, 2002
It would not have been for me. Someone posted about a vacation yesterday. Click on the last three questions and read all the responses. Most people felt that early on they couldn't have undertaken a major effort. With something as special as your wedding day, you want to be, look, and feel your very best. CONGRATULATIONS ON THE SURGERY AND YOUR WEDDING!
   — [Deactivated Member]

May 22, 2002
I think you should be okay. I had surgery in may 22, 2001 and went on a vacation over the july 4th weekend and did fine. I had developed a infection in my incision that had to be opened and then packed a cpl times of day but the vacation went fine. Congratulations on your wedding
   — C. L.

May 22, 2002
I felt pretty good pain wise in 8-10 weeks. However I'm a year post op and still have no energy. Some days I almost wish I was dead as I'm just so tired all the time. Most people "say" they have all kinds of energy. And maybe they do, but it is'nt true for all of us. But you will probally be feeling pretty good in a couple of months but it seems to me to be pushing it a bit. But everyone is different.
   — Danmark

May 22, 2002
Pain-wise and incision healing wise you'll probably be doing just fine. One note I'd like to make...I had surgery 3 weeks ago and I still have a HUGE (silver dollar sized) PURPLE bruise on my upper arm from one of the shots they gave me. It is very unsightly. So ask the nurses to be extra careful in giving your heparin and other shots in a non-visible place, in case your dress has short sleeves or is sleeveless. I really don't think this ugly bruise I have will even be gone in two months time. It's kind of okay with me because I hate my arms and don't wear sleeveless (yet). Just a little hint...hope it helps. Happy Wedding! Hugs, Joy
   — [Deactivated Member]

May 22, 2002
This is so weird, I was about to post this same question. surgery june 10th, wedding aug 3rd.
   — LaKeAffy

May 22, 2002
Vonda, I don't think that the problem is going to be your physical strength. What I would completely worry about is the wedding prep. You WILL NOT feel like doing anything or making ANY plans post surgery for the first 4 weeks at least if not longer. Planning a wedding is stressful and if everything is not done before the surgery, I would certainly think that you might have problems. Your energy level is going to plummet as well as your emotional health for a few weeks. It just seems that maybe this should have been planned alittle further apart but I know that at times, we have no control of this. Also, what about the wedding dress? Is the company prepared for big alterations? You might lose much more than you think you will. Losing 30-40 pounds will make a difference in how it fits. Just keep all this in mind so you can prepare "before" surgery. I would have everything settled and done before going into surgery. Congrats and good luck in the future. I know you must be esthatic with all the changes coming in your life. Hugs
   — Barbara H.

May 23, 2002
I wouldn't be worried as much about the recovery as I would be about your dress, you lose so rapidly those first weeks it's like your melting, I swear I couldn't buy clothes fast enough they were all too big after wearing them 1-2 times. I really think you will be feeling fine by then, but be careful with preprations and rest when you need it, and hopefully you will be fine:) Congratulations on the wedding!
   — Lynda T.