Alla Posted January 23, 2009 Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 Hi ladies, did you feel like you could vacation a few more days after surgery or did you feel like crap and wanted to go home? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amanda2008 Posted January 25, 2009 Report Share Posted January 25, 2009 What do you mean vacation? Do you mean sightseeing, shopping, etc? I went home as scheduled but due to some stupid travel planning (my fault) I spent 10 hours in the San Diego airport and then had an overnight layover in Denver. This was very uncomfortable and I was really, really wishing I had stayed an extra day in TJ. So if you have a long return trip, maybe you should consider spending an extra night recovering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicolek Posted January 25, 2009 Report Share Posted January 25, 2009 Hi I know a few ladies vacation just before surgery rather than afterwards as you don't know how you will feel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alla Posted January 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2009 Thanks ladies sounds like I may want to relax on the beach an extra day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckiki Posted January 25, 2009 Report Share Posted January 25, 2009 I left the next morning after surgery, and I was definitely glad to be home. I still felt out of it from the pain meds, so there would have been no way for me to go shopping or sightseeing or anything like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christy26 Posted January 25, 2009 Report Share Posted January 25, 2009 I felt like crap right after surgery but traveling home to the east coast was horrible for me - i started at 7am pacific time and got home at 11pm eastern time - i was in a lot of pain from sitting so much - id stay an extra day or two just to relax Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alla Posted January 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2009 I am planning to go week of March 9th. I am going to unwind a few days then have my surgery and rest an extra day then leave. Just want an extra days rest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhawkchick75 Posted January 25, 2009 Report Share Posted January 25, 2009 Everyone is different, but I know for me it seems like I was in a little more pain than some of the others. We tried to go to Revolution Ave the next day, but I didn't last very long. I was sore and got tired really quick. I think that is a good idea taking a few days before (I went to San Diego a day early) and then stay there and you can do stuff, but listen to your body and stop when you start getting uncomfortable. Depending on when you are going they have a great pool to lay by and stick your feet in and if you feel up to it you can get manis and pedis and massages! Didn't take advantage of that and I wish I would have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danester Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 I am planning to go week of March 9th. I am going to unwind a few days then have my surgery and rest an extra day then leave. Just want an extra days rest. Alla I seen you are going the week of March 9th. When do you plan on getting there? well We are going back for my husband Dane's 1st fill on March 7th but We'll be at the hotel the day of March 6th. But yea having a day before surgery and a day after is great. We stayed for a total of 4 days. If you are flying to and from. The day you fly from San Diego just mention to the staff when you are at the baording counter before hand and tell them you've had surgery and can't walk to far you might get a free upgrade to 1st class like we did. He was in alot of pain on the way home. The 1st class seats are so much bigger and comfortable for you and your compainion they will get a breakfast and nice one too. Just a little thought of advise. on the other changing flights don't hesaite to ask them for a seat change closer to the front. I told them he can't be elbowed either that i had to sit with him. But if your going to be there the same day and times let us know we can hook up ? We are going back for a mini vaction to go shopping and etc. Carolyn and Dane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OICU812 Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 I went to the San Diego zoo the day after my lbs and to the beach and old town San Diego the next day. I think the more you get out and do, especially walk, the better off you will be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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