Flying post surgery - any issues?

I will be flying internationally about 2 months post surgery (LSH). At that point I should be all cleared to normal living, but just wanted to check if anybody has had any abnormal reactions when travelling?

Or any advise on how to make the flight easier? Like after my nose surgery I was told to use saline solution to keep my nose lubricated and minimise possible bleeding.

I always wear support stockings when travelling and try to walk as much as I can during the flight. I have lymphedema in my legs, which makes them swell up quite badly.

I'm two months post op TAH right now...I feel fine and am planning a cross country trip this week. I plan to get up a few times and pump my feet once in a while while seated. Just remember to rest when you can, stay well hydrated, take your stool softener, and don't let your baldder get too full. Have a safe trip!

I was feeling great for several weeks before I took my first flight. It never occured to me how much it would HURT to stuff my suitcase in to the overhead bin! It was REALLY odd because I was already back to normal EVERYTHING. But, for some reason, that really hurt!

Just a heads up so you dont put anything there if you don't have too. :smilie5:

Hi there!
I will be flying to UK beginning of June and thankfully I will have DH and DD with me to carry luggage! As someone else said - don't put stuff in overhead, don't carry much carry-on luggage, stay hydrated and walk around.
Last time I travelled shortly after back surgery it was the sitting still that bothered me the most. So I walk up and down and talk to people, stand at the back of the plane and do calf stretches, go into the oilet and jog on the spot for a while!!

Have fun and be careful!
:cybhug:

I'm just over 2 months post op and flew last weekend. It was only an hour flight so wasn't too bad. I didn't pull my case and made sure I didn't overdo things. I was pretty tired by the end of every day though.
Thank goodness I'm not back at work yet!

My doc told me that by the end of the 6 week check up I should be able to travel, including flying. As always, listen to your body and allow for rest.

Well, just one day after I posted about my trip in June I got the opportunity to travel to Greece at 4 weeks post-op!

I am healing well but the 9 hour flight might be a problem...looking for advice. Has anyone else travelled a long distance by plane at 4 weeks post op?

Of course, once I get to Greece I will be staying with family and my youngest daughter is coming with me. She knows I have to be careful and I am sure she will look out for me.

I am so excited, and so worried too. I hope I don't regret this trip. My Dr was no help, he said, do what your body tells you. But my body doesn't know I am going to fly it 5,500 miles, so how can it tell me? lol

I DID IT!

I flew to UK - 9 hours at 4 weeks post-op and walked around London all day--- no problems, then flew another 3 and a half hours to Greece --- no problems, then walked a lot there, then flew back to UK, and flew back to DFW yesterday evening 10 hour bumpy flight --- no problems!

Travelled around a lot, climbed steps of Acropolis on hot day, roamed temples and cities, drove for 3 hours to Corinthos...I am so blessed. I feel FANTASTIC!

Have a wonderful Easter sisters and enjoy travelling to see family and friends!

Thanks Ravenheart, that makes me feel better. I still have a month until my Europe trip, so by then I should be totally fine to do it.

Ponyrider, enjoy your trip.
Where are you planning to go?
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