Flying

[melissa25 15]

Hi everyone !! Question ... How was your flight home after surger .? I'm going home tomorrow and my flight is about 4 hours and 30 minutes ... Pretty scared about how that's gonna go..

TIA!

[sharonintx 1,275]

I went home the day after surgery, 2.5 hour flight. It was really pretty tiring and I just wanted to sit down but I made it ok. Make sure you have some Water and maybe a blanket. You'll be ok if you give yourself plenty of time so you don't have to rush to your gate etc., and try to have some help waiting for you after you land. You'll probably be ready to get home and lay down but you'll do fine.

[melissa25 15]

Thank you for your reply !! I was kind of freaking out but I'm not going to stress myself out ..

[brookriver2014 4]

Yes, have water/apple juice and maybe a blanket is good advice. I really needed to baby myself on the flight back. I did fine and you will do fine. Also, go slow. My best to you, B

[Recycled 2,182]

4 hours is a long time to sit......Make sure you get up and move around a little to avoid DVTs. Maybe wear some compression knee high socks.

[JamieLogical 8,708]

Definitely get up and walk at every opportunity. Don't hesitate to ask flight attendants or other passengers for help with your luggage. Other passengers were happy to help put my bag in the overhead for me and to life my bag off the belt at luggage claim for me. People are really very friendly if you give them a chance. Ask for Apple juice AND Water to drink. Straight apple juice may be a little too much to handle, so water it down.

[melissa25 15]

Thank you all so much for the advice [emoji170]

I had no idea what to expect .

I do have compression socks from the hospital . I will do some walking even if it's to the bathroom .. Lol

[ausmith 374]

Thank you all so much for the advice

I had no idea what to expect .

I do have compression socks from the hospital . I will do some walking even if it's to the bathroom .. Lol

Speak to your Dr about DVT I would have thought they would have been giving you shots already to prevent it

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