Flying after surgery

[measureofme 175]

Just asked this to my surgeon last night... I leave today to go back home, two and a half hour flight. Doc said walk on the plane if I could or at least move legs a bit during flight especially sice I don't have compression socks. But he also said not to be overly worried as the Heparin/blood thinner used in surgery and after is in your body for many days to help keep away clots.

Hope your worries are eased!

[bramptonian 9]

I flew to Mexico for surgery on Jan 21st. I flew out of Toronto it is a 6-61/2 hour flight. I was able to fly home on the 25th no problem at all. I was so worried about gas, blood clots etc... I wasted a lot of time worrying for nothing it was fine. It's actually a shorter flight coming home it's only 41/2 hours. I sat in an aisle seat so that if I needed to I could rush to the bathroom. I didn't have any problem at all. I bought a Water after I got through security and just sipped on it all the way back. I also chewed gum which is a no no but my ears were filling up so I had to no problem there either. Where are you from??

[CeCe531 18]

As a nurse, I share your concerns. Saying there is nothing to worry about is not correct. Make sure you get a really good pair of compression stockings and move/walk as much as you can.

[lotti 154]

The only problem i had was the kid kicking behind my seat on the airplane on the way home good thing i had pain meds in me for his sake and yes i did ask his parents to make him stop which went to deaf ears

[lotti 154]

Had lap band done awhile ago starting sliping after birth of my twins rhen had it removed last year

[lotti 154]

Then got fat now i want vsg for me