Question:
Has anyone traveled soon after WLS?

I am scheduled for WLS on 11/22/02, we already purchased a disney packaged for Dec 31st 2002. That is about 5 weeks post-op, anyone out there have the same situation or suggestion.    — Teresa G. (posted on October 2, 2002)

October 2, 2002
I went camping for two weeks about 7 weeks post op and I was fine.
   — Linda A.

October 2, 2002
I traveled 3 weeks after having my lap RNY and it went fine. I was sure to carry bottled water with me everywhere. I did take naps in the afternoons, but on the whole it went well.
   — Heather N.

October 2, 2002
I had surgery (RYN)on 7/10/02 - I fley from Baltimore MD to Port of Spain Trinidad on 7/21/02. I had no problems flying - I had lots of water and my bought drinks like ensure. You will be fine. Just keep in mind that you need to take care of yourself. 7/10/02 - Down 70 lbs as of 9/27/02. Good luck!!
   — AphY Girl

October 2, 2002
If you are going by plane, ask the stewardess for a bottle or 2 of water. For every hour you are on a plane, you lose a pint of fluid from your body. You don't want to get dehydrated. The reason I don't tell you to TAKE water with you is because of 9-11. A lot of airlines don't let you bring anything like that on the plane. You may want to call ahead and ask.
   — Kim B.

October 2, 2002
Ahh you definetely shouldnt go, give me the tickets!! JUST JOKING:) <P> Go and have a great time. Dont sit for extended times, espically on the plane. Get up and MOVE to minimize the blood clot risk. Disney should be excellent exercise. Rides are MO friendly too. Water fountain water in the park is YUK, you will need bottled water or dry mix like sugar free koolaid. January is a fantastic time to go. No lines and warm weather in comparison to pittsburgh at least. You are so lucky, disney is my favorite place...
   — bob-haller

October 2, 2002
I was 9 weeks out last week and I just got back from DisneyWorld! It was great. Eating was a bit of a chore as everything seemed to be "fried", you can only eat so much salad with chicken and there weren't too many options for drinking except water. We stayed in the Disney resorts. Unfortunately, my husband is a very picky eater so there couldn't be any meal sharing. I stopped at a supermarket before the hotel and picked up a case of bottled water. I also made arrangements to have a refrigerator in our room so it stayed nice and cold. I also stored my leftovers and would reheat them the next day in the hotels' microwave. This is the first vacation I've takn where I didn't gain any weight! as a matter of fact I lost almost 5 lbs!! Have fun and don't worry - Tammy, down 50 lbs in 10 weeks :o)
   — Tammy W.

October 2, 2002
I was 9 weeks out last week and I just got back from DisneyWorld! It was great. Eating was a bit of a chore as everything seemed to be "fried", you can only eat so much salad with chicken and there weren't too many options for drinking except water. We stayed in the Disney resorts. Unfortunately, my husband is a very picky eater so there couldn't be any meal sharing. I stopped at a supermarket before the hotel and picked up a case of bottled water. I also made arrangements to have a refrigerator in our room so it stayed nice and cold. I also stored my leftovers and would reheat them the next day in the hotels' microwave. This is the first vacation I've taken where I didn't gain any weight! as a matter of fact I lost almost 5 lbs!! Have fun and don't worry - Tammy, down 50 lbs in 10 weeks :o)
   — Tammy W.

October 3, 2002
At 12 weeks post-op, I took a 3,000 mile roadtrip across the U.S. No real problems, except finding stuff I could eat on the road. The best solution? String cheese and Go-gurts! Lunchables worked good too, as did beef jerky.
   — Terissa R.

October 3, 2002
I flew from PA to Chicago just 3 weeks post with no problem (that was to visit a friend). Then I flew from PA to Texas at 4 weeks post for business....no problems there either!
   — emilyfink

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