Surgery date dilemma

newpossibilities
on 7/24/13 12:02 pm - Oakville, Canada

RNY on 11/19/13

So I have a surgery date, which is great. The problem is that it is ages away - November 19th - so I asked them to put me on the cancelation list. The doc's secretary assured me that they never get cancelations but would keep me in mind 'just in case'. With that in mind I went ahead and booked a Mediterranean cruise in October for 2 weeks. The plan was to start opti on the plane ride home.

Then yesterday I get a call for a cancelation and I can move my surgery to Sept 17th. This would put the surgery 3 weeks before my trip. Is it crazy to consider traveling so soon after surgery? Does anyone know if there are any travel restrictions after rny?

Whether you've had surgery or not, what would you do and/or recommend? I have to let the clinic know my decision by tomorrow and I am so torn.

Would love any input.

Referral Mar 1, 2013 Orientation Apr 17, NP May 2, SW May 6, Nut May 6, Dietitian June 6, Psych June 18, meet surgeon July 5, PATTS Oct 8, Surgery Nov 19th

gwynnkitty
on 7/24/13 12:06 pm - North York, Canada

Is it possible to get a refund on the trip? If so, I'd cancel the trip, have the surgery, and go on the trip when I was used to my new way of life. :)

Referral to Surgeon: February 12, 2013 Appointment with Surgeon: April 24, 2013 Endoscopy: April 30, 2013 Referral sent to Bariatric Registry: May 2, 2013 Orientation Appointment: May 27, 2013 Dr Klein Appointment: June 6, 2013 Second Upper GI Series: June 11 Dr Glazer: August 12, 2013 RN/RD/SW: August 29. 2013 Follow-up With Dr Klein: September 23, 2013 Start Opti: October 23, 2013 Surgery Date: November 14, 2013

newpossibilities
on 7/24/13 12:10 pm - Oakville, Canada

RNY on 11/19/13

Great idea but my husband just changed his holidays for this trip. We originally had a holiday booked for Nov 22nd which definitely was not going to work with a surgery date of Nov 19th. He can't carry the days over to next year so if not used they are lost.

Referral Mar 1, 2013 Orientation Apr 17, NP May 2, SW May 6, Nut May 6, Dietitian June 6, Psych June 18, meet surgeon July 5, PATTS Oct 8, Surgery Nov 19th

Chelsea1
on 7/24/13 12:30 pm - Canada

I have a similar situation as you. I have booked a weekend trip to Chicago over Labour day and surgery on August 14, so 2.5 weeks. I've asked all over and everyone has said it is fine to go, although, wait until after surgery to see if I am still up for it ect., so that is what I am going to do. Now 2 weeks long? I dunno, I'm concerned that if there was a complication ( god forbid) that you would have a bigger issue.

I want to hear what others say though. Good luck.

Kathleen11
on 7/24/13 12:33 pm - Burlington, Canada

The main challenge is we can't predict complications. I would have been fine 3 weeks out to travel. I went back to work after 2. I asked about going to Jamaica 6 weeks post op and they said it was fine but make sure I did leg exercises and got up on the plane.

Robin H.
on 7/24/13 1:25 pm - Thunder Bay, Canada

RNY on 12/14/11

I flew home 3 days post op and was back at work in 3 weeks but note everyone is different and heals different so be prepared you may not be up to travel at that point. Also I was easily tired for the first 2 months

Mandalious
on 7/24/13 1:50 pm - Canada

RNY on 12/03/13

I would keep orginal operation date and go on trip.

i wouldn't travel on cruise that soon after.

you never know what medical problems you will have and you will be no where near a Canadian hospital. More less a doctor that knows about the surgery. You don't know what foods you can handle at that time either

I personally would stick with Nov

Referral May 17 '13 / Orientation June 17 '13 / Meeting w Dr Hagen June 26 '13 / RN,RD,SW July 31 '13 / Dr.Glazer Sept 3 '13/ Sleep Study Sept 5 '13 /2nd app w Dr Hagen Sept 16 '13 / F/U w Dr Glazer Sept 23 '13 / PRATTS Nov 14 '13/ Surgery Dec 3rd '13

Needanewbeginning
on 7/24/13 2:17 pm - Barrie, Canada

RNY on 05/21/13

Honestly, I would not have the surgery then go that far away so soon after. I think the same, keep your November date, enjoy your vacation then start opti on your way home. Three weeks in my opinion is too soon to travel so far.

Starting weight: 334 lbs.Starting opti weight: 323 lbs, Surgery weight 303 lbs.Surgery-May 21st, 2013 with Dr Hagen at HRRH Goal weight 165 lbs reached at 13 months. Current weight 156 lbs

Darksyde
on 7/24/13 3:01 pm

I also say keep your original date. Enjoy the fact that you have time until your surgery. I'm not complaining that mine came quick, but with a total of 3 days between finding out my date, and having to start Opti, I'm seriously wishing I had more time for some food funerals. But that's likely the hunger from the Opti talking. :)

Go on the cruise, and have fun!

Orientation - 05/04/13 Social Worker - 08/04/13 Nurse Practitioner - 07/05/13 Nutrition Class - 13/05/13 Psych Assessment - 04/06/19 Nutritionist - 19/06/13 Dr. Urbach - 19/07/13 PATTS - 02/08/13 SURGERY AT TWH - 13/08/13 HW-393 Opti Start-386 SW-347

kayakgirl
on 7/24/13 7:56 pm - Canada

Wait for November and enjoy some Mediterranean cuisine!!! (IMHO)

Initial referral: March 21, 2013; Orientation: April 26, 2013 (OWMC); Nurse Practitioner: July 10, 2013; Nut/Beh: July 15, 2013; Pre-op Class: September 18, 2013; Internist: September 18, 2013; Surgeon: October 1, 2013; Surgery: November 25, 2013 (Dr. Yelle)

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