Now 7 months after my op, I have just returned from a 7 day cruise round the Adriatic with my wife. (1st holiday in 31 years without the children ) a break we both needed especially my wife, who has been a great support to me.
For anybody who has recently had the op or those who are thinking about it have a holiday, get away and recoup and enjoy yourself.
The main problems I came across are, firstly insurance, you have to be clear for 2 years (if you are away and fall ill with a cancer related problem you are not insured). The other problem I had was the occassional off day (only lasted a few hours, `dumping` ). Took tablets with me, lanaprozine, tramadol, paracetamol, and a supply of glucose tablets and snack bars, just incase!!!!
Went for a lie down when I started feeling `off`, relax, cat nap and within a couple of hours started to feel better.
Overhaul came back feeling a lot better........even managed to put on a couple of pounds.
Still taking each day as it comes, learning a bit more each day and listening to what my body tells me. Best regard to all.
Mick
From a Carer’s Perspective 
Reactive hypoglycemia
