Clots And Flying, Great Idea!

[coolmamma73 129]

I told my Dr of my fear of clots, especially when flying. My flight is only 3 hours, but I am not sure if I will be able to walk up and down the isle.

He said if not, while sitting in the seat just lift your leg off the ground and do ankle flexes, forward and downward, so you are stretching your calf muscle. He said that when you walk, its the stretching of that large muscle that really pushes the blood through, so you can simulate that while sitting.

Try and get up and move, but this might help if you can't!

[AStephenson 159]

Thank you, thank you! This is one of my fears too...bless you for posting! I could hug you right now! :wub:

[saddie 21]

on my way home i met another sleever, her dr told her to wear those stockings.they put on you for the surgery.i was flying close to 5 hours, i had no problems, but i also am on blood thinners. i just kept moving my legs and ankles

[coolmamma73 129]

yep, I will be wearing those too!!

[Webchickadee 716]

Great idea! I was worried about clots too (my flight was longer, from Toronto to San Diego was about 4 1/2 hrs). I decided to fly down 2 days early and then spent those 2 days walking around San Diego, sightseeing! It was a good way to "ease" into the surgery by relaxing for 2 days (though being on Clear liquids only was tough, I wanted to try out some SoCal foods!)

Everything went perfectly for me as well, not a single problem with clots (or anything else!). Now a bit more than 6 months post-op and I'm within a couple of pounds from 100 lbs lost! Woohoo!

[coolmamma73 129]

I am hoping since I get my surgery on Tues and won't be flying till Sat, that will give me a few days as well to do as much walking as possible.

So glad to hear of your success! I can't wait to hit onderland

[enigmachik 403]

I was worried about clots too. I flew from Boston all the way to San Diego; clear across the country! Thankfully, I had no issues.

[Readyfourchg 19]

i am extremely worried about clots. I have a 6 hour flight with a stop.

[buffygirl 12]

I flew from Puerto Vallarta to Calgary, Canada in Oct. the flight was 5 1/2 hrs, had no problems. just make sure you walk alot after your surgery it'll be ok