I was diagnosed in July with a polyposis syndrome when my GI found over 100 polyps in my colon. I am 38 and have been on a wild ride over the last couple months. Since my polyps tested positive for cancerous cells it was no question the colon and rectal had to be removed. I had my surgery on September 10 with the construction of my jpouch. I had a complication 4 days out with an extended pouch that had to be helped my an anul drainage tube. I still have some anul pressure and pain but each day is a little better than the day before. The anul pain has been a hiccup in the healing process. I met with my surgeon yesterday and he is setting a tentative take down surgery date for a couple days before thanksgiving next month. My question is I have a trip to Hawaii scheduled for December which will be 6 weeks post surgery. How am I going to be feeling at this stage? Am I going to be able to travel?
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If all goes smoothly you should be good to go. And just in case something goes wrong, you might want to purchase trip insurance. Being completely prepared means nothing will go wrong. 
kathy
kathy
The odds are in your favor that you will be fine but it's good to be prepared. Like Kathy suggested, trip insurance would be a great idea. And yes of course if you do purchase it, all will be fine! 
I could have gone on vacation no problem 6 weeks after takedown.
I could have gone on vacation no problem 6 weeks after takedown.
would you want to consider putting off takedown till after your trip just to be on the safe side?
Everyone is different. I was feeling good at 6 weeks and back at work. I would have been fine on the trip and just used the restroom on the plane frequently. Others might feel different. Postponing would work too if you are okay traveling and vacationing with the bag. Good luck!