Flying back home after surgery in Mexico, blood clotting?

[Gmantrek 2]

As I'm getting prepared for surgery date, I would like to ask, what are your thoughts about flying right after surgery? Does it scare you? anyone with complications? Or is it really something not to worry about it too much, like a breeze. Thanks for the feedback.

[JamieLogical 8,710]

I just booked an aisle seat for my flights home and was sure to get up and walk a bit every half hour or so.

[Gmantrek 2]

@@JamieLogical Thanks. Did you let your airline know you just had surgery?

[JamieLogical 8,710]

@@Gmantrek No. There was really no need. I didn't fly until 4 days post-op and I was doing pretty well at that point. I did ask other passengers to help me lift my bag into the overhead compartment and get it back down again, but that was really the only help I needed.

[CMC01/2016 0]

I had surgery in Cancun Mexico on Jan 22, 2016 (a Friday) flew home on Monday. No problems. 3 1/2 hr flight. I did get up and walk to the bathroom several times, stood in the isle some. No one seemed to mind. I did tell the airline at the check in desk. They allowed me to board with the first group of people and had someone help me with my bags. I knew I would not be able to lift my bag into the overhead. Also, I was glad they served apple juice.