18 hours flight? Two week post op!

[Talool 0]

Hello everyone, first of all I would like to thank you all for what your doing.

So , i was sleeved on the 13th of Jan . My School started last week, and last day to catch up is the 28th, So I need to fly back to the states (FL) on the 27th which is two weeks post op. Also its a 18 hours flight from Kuwait To FL. So what do you guys think should i drop this course and catch up in May when I get my strength back? Or should I go?

regards,

[Reality Strikes 25]

You can go -- but rembr to walk alot during the flight & keep yourself hydrated - sip while walking if possible. I am 4days post op & began school today , the biggest challenge in these few hours has been hydration, telling myself to drink & eat when its necessary

[Fallenangel2904 494]

I had a 4 1/2 hour bus rise 2 weeks post op and I was alright. Pain wise I was fine. I would suggest getting up and going to the bathroom every few hours just to keep moving, but I think it's doable. At 2 weeks out 95 percent of my pain was gone, I still had a bit of soreness to the touch but that was it. I think you should be okay just take it easy!

[clk 3,519]

I flew about fourteen hours from San Diego to Germany within three days of my surgery.

Take it easy, walk as much as you can and sip as much Water as possible. Ask the steward to bring you a liter bottle of Water and keep it with you, so you don't have to ring them or wait on them to come by and offer more.

Compression hose might be helpful for your circulation so soon after surgery but that's up to you.

~Cheri

[doxieville 799]

You physically can do it. However, no way was I mentally ready to take a class so soon after my surgery. I was so tired and my brain was in a mental fog. So it depends on how difficult the class is and how do YOU feel physically, emotionally & mentally?

[Talool 0]

Thanks you guys!

[doxieville 799]

Thanks you guys!

Sure! Let us know what you decide!