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What about cruising post transplant?
Transplants | Last Active: Jun 2, 2023 | Replies (67)Comment receiving replies
Hi Transplant Family!
I want to get your thoughts on this. My extended family is discussing the possibility of having a family reunion trip on a cruise ship. Would you ever consider going on a cruise? I am very concerned about the possibility of infection (covid, norovirus, flu, etc) and the food safety (since so much of the food is buffet style and mass produced in a large kitchen). What are your thoughts regarding going on a family cruise?
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My family is considering the same thing and my husband I have already opted out. First and foremost it's a food safety issue. Nothing on a cruise ship is truly fresh! Also there are just way too many negative variables. It sounds like fun and I would love to go, but I'm not willing to take that chance.
Hi @hello1234, I merged your great question about cruises post transplant to this existing discussion where you can read tips and thoughts shared by many members as well as the new replies you've received.
- What about cruising post transplant? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/what-about-cruising-post-liver-transplant/
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I received my kidney transplant 20 yrs ago at Miami Transplant center, My personal opinion is that I would forgo a cruise, too many unknown and a perfectly healthy person can get a virus much easier on a cruise ship, so while being immunosuppressed why risk the chance,
Mu daughter just had the first robotically PKD kidney removal and transplant 2 weeks ago at Miami and is doing fantastic, such a gift, don't want to play roulette with it