Punkybugs Posted December 8, 2022 Report Share Posted December 8, 2022 Hi everyone! Hubby and I will be taking our first cruise ever on Navigator of the Seas soon and I was wondering if anyone else has cruises after having gastric surgery. My husband had gastric sleeve a few years ago and cannot eat meals in large portions. It’s better for him to eat several small meals or snacks throughout the day. We can adjust for the reserved dinner times but I’m wondering about the buffet and the MDR for lunch and breakfast. Is it possible to visit either the Windjammer or MDR for small bites a couple of times every few hours? Will they allow us to take leftovers back to our cabin? I appreciate any advice from anyone that has had gastric surgery or a family member that they’ve cruised with that has. Sarah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KristiZ Posted December 8, 2022 Report Share Posted December 8, 2022 1 hour ago, Punkybugs said: Hi everyone! Hubby and I will be taking our first cruise ever on Navigator of the Seas soon and I was wondering if anyone else has cruises after having gastric surgery. My husband had gastric sleeve a few years ago and cannot eat meals in large portions. It’s better for him to eat several small meals or snacks throughout the day. We can adjust for the reserved dinner times but I’m wondering about the buffet and the MDR for lunch and breakfast. Is it possible to visit either the Windjammer or MDR for small bites a couple of times every few hours? Will they allow us to take leftovers back to our cabin? I appreciate any advice from anyone that has had gastric surgery or a family member that they’ve cruised with that has. Sarah Welcome to the boards! You will have no trouble finding small (or large!) amounts of food at pretty much any time. You can go to the windjammer at 7a for breakfast and then again at 930a for second breakfast, for example. You can also find grab and go food at a few other venues at various times. Enjoy your cruise! RafaellaCG 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinJ Posted December 8, 2022 Report Share Posted December 8, 2022 My wife has been on 6 cruises since she got her bypass surgery. As @KristiZ said you can get food just about anytime you want. Be prepared to have the wait staff act concerned when you can't finish your meal. Early on until they get acquainted, my wife has to keep telling them that everything was fine, she just can't eat allot. She also always gets her dessert to go and has it in the cabin later. You should have a wonderful time,enjoy. KristiZ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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