Flying after surgery

[loveelaura 52]

Hi everyone!

Can you weigh in on flying shortly after surgery?

I'll be flying from Chicago to Oklahoma City for surgery so only a 2 hour flight. Will be 5 days after surgery. My doc already told me to walk every hour to help with clots and will be giving me a blood thinner.

What I really want to hear though is YOUR story on flying. Was it miserable waiting to fly out? Awkward getting patted down by security? Any tips for me ?

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[SerendipityHappens 1,594]

^{Flew from SanDiego to Boston. No issues whatsoever. I got an aisle seat so that I could get up and walk frequently during the flight.}

[TapSnap 357]

I flew about a month and half after surgery and was fine. I got a 11 hour tattoo 5 days after surgery. so I am sure a two hour flight will be fine. lol

[Pattie1966 35]

I just flew to Mexico on Sept 12th and had surgery on the 13th from St Louis. The return flight was fine. I was tired so I slept a lot. I did get up a couple times and walked to the bathroom. I had no problems with blood clots. Did feel great to get off the plane. Good luck to you.