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• Ask for an aisle seat so that you will be able to get up frequently during your flight in order to stretch your legs. Walk to the back of the plane and back often during the flight to help promote circulation.
  
• Wear slippers or take your shoes off during the flight. This will increase both your comfort and the circulation in your feet.
• While sitting, move your legs frequently. Rotate your feet in a circular motion at the ankles, wiggle your toes, push your feet against the floor, and do NOT cross your legs either at the knees or at the ankles.
• Avoid alcoholic beverages right before and during the flight.
• S-t-r-e-t-c-h. Stretching helps increase your circulation.
• Drink plenty of water or other non-caffeinated products to keep hydrated.
• Wear elastic anti-embolism stockings
• Know the symptoms of a clot. If you experience any pain in the leg or thigh, if there is swelling or heat at the site of the pain, fever, shortness of breath, any upper back pain, you should call your doctor or visit the ER. All symptoms do not have to be present.

• Have someone else carry your luggage.
• Contact your health insurance company before your trip to be sure that any medical problems you may encounter will be covered.
• Check ahead of time to be sure a wheelchair will be available for your use. This will be particularly helpful when you check in, as you may have to wait in line for quite a long time.

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• The Great Binder Set - We have made it very easy for you and combined the two best binders and the Silky Sac into a great set to save you money! Our favorite is the Perfect Pocket binder with cold/hot packs!
• Deluxe Hyst Prep Set - As you plan, we've gathered the best products into one set for special pricing.
• Post-Op Panty - These great panties speed recovery, and reduces scarring. They contain a medical-grade silicone panel over incision to reduce scar's apperance while they provide support to weakened muscles and tissues from surgery. Excellent!
• Softest Bra Ever - When you want to wear something, but feel nothing. This is the softest bra ever, in microfiber with no hardware or tags to chafe or dig! The comfort-ribbed underband stays in place gently, so it is perfect for sleeping and lounging.
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