Flying Day After Surgery?

[thn4evr 1]

I am from Edmonton, Alberta Canada and I am having my surgery on April 27th in Toronto at the Slimband clinic. Slimband has a clinic in Edmonton but only does the surgeries in Toronto. I fly to Toronto on April 26th and fly back to Edmonton on April 28th the day after my surgery. I assume this is quite common as they have enough patients here to support a clinic but I'm wondering if anyone has done this and could let me know what to expect. There is nothing worse than being uncomfortable during a 4 hour flight. I've booked a seat with extra leg room for the return flight. Does anyone have any suggestions or ideas on how to make my return travel as comfortable as possible?

[SageTracey 608]

Wow, that seems quite brave to me! I went to a concert four days after my surgery and was really quite uncomfortable the whole time. One thing I wish I had done was put my arm in a sling because I was supporting my arm all night with the shoulder pain. Plus it would have been a visible sign to others to avoid bumping or bustling me.

definitely take your painkillers. And I am sure you are travelling with someone who can carry your bags etc

and I hope you don't get moved from your extra leg room seat. In Australia they are at the exit aisles and you have to be physically capable of assisting others in an emergency.

best wishes!

[running_scared 125]

They recommend 48 hours at least, and only if you don't have any clotting issues.

[NWgirl 574]

I flew to Las Vegas from Portland, Oregon and back the same week as surgery and felt great. I didn't get too much pain like others after surgery, so I was pretty much back to normal the day after.