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Traveling by airplane after 5 weeks?
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04-04-2011, 09:08 PM
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HysterSister
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Posts: 18
Hysterectomy: March 2nd, 2011
Surgery Type: TAH/SAH
Ovaries: Removed both
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Traveling by airplane after 5 weeks?
Hi all, hope that everyone is doing well, I am going on my 5th week post op... March 2 2011... I am taking a trip to re coop at my brothers house in Florida.. total flight time is like 3 1/2 hrs..have one stop. Has anyone else took a trip at this point.. Not going to be doing anything but relaxing by the pool and taking walks along the beach. I am taking a friend with me and I am checking my luggage so I don't have to deal with that between flights. I figure I can do the same thing there as here in Ohio..only WARMER weather nd some SUNSHINE lol At least there I won't be tempted to do house work or anything... Just chill out for a while. Hope to hear from some of you who may have traveled and any tips if any. Thanks and God Bless
Ohio65
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04-04-2011, 09:26 PM
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HysterSister
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Posts: 1,424
Hysterectomy: September 20th, 2010
Surgery Type: SAH
Ovaries: Removed both
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Re: Traveling by airplane after 5 weeks?
Walk as much as you can on the plane. You don't want to risk a blood clot. Also, ask your Dr if you need to wear anti-embolism stockings.
Also, make sure you can fold up your jacket, or something to go under the lap belt. Taking off & landing may not feel too good otherwise.
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04-04-2011, 09:39 PM
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Posts: 169
Hysterectomy: February 23rd, 2011
Surgery Type: TAH
Ovaries: Removed both
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Re: Traveling by airplane after 5 weeks?
Dear Ohio,
My operation was on 23 Feb and I took the plane 31 Mar. Total flight time 5.5 hours.
Like you, I went to recuperate, and I went by a budget airline.
Just remember not to carry the luggage, and walk slowly. Don't reach out to the overheard cabins too. Always wear your airline seat strap so that you dont get caught out if there is turbulence. Bring a coat on board. I felt v cold, but noone else did.
Have a good trip. You'll be fine :0)
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04-05-2011, 12:03 AM
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HysterSister
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Posts: 8
Hysterectomy: December 6th, 2010
Surgery Type: TVH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Re: Traveling by airplane after 5 weeks?
My surgery was Dec 6th and I was on a plane Dec 29th. I flew from Texas to Hawaii with a total of 10 1/2 hours. With a 1 year and a honkerblonky husband. You will be fine :-) God bless and safe travels
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04-05-2011, 04:24 AM
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Posts: 257
Hysterectomy: March 24th, 2011
Surgery Type: TAH
Ovaries: Removed both
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Re: Traveling by airplane after 5 weeks?
"Honkerblonky"? What an awesome word!
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04-05-2011, 05:24 AM
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Posts: 127
Hysterectomy: March 2nd, 2011
Surgery Type: TAH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Re: Traveling by airplane after 5 weeks?
The flight should be fine but be careful walking on soft sand at the beach as that can work the tummy muscles
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04-05-2011, 06:19 AM
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Posts: 109
Hysterectomy: March 15th, 2011
Surgery Type: SAH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Re: Traveling by airplane after 5 weeks?
My Dr said I could fly 21 days post op. I decided not to take the trip but you should be good. Definitely don't carry anything and pad the seat belt! Have fun!
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04-05-2011, 08:26 AM
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Posts: 18
Hysterectomy: March 2nd, 2011
Surgery Type: TAH/SAH
Ovaries: Removed both
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Re: Traveling by airplane after 5 weeks?
Thank you all for the advice.... Nickibear.. thanks for the reminder about the sand. and smk84.. I love the word...ha ha. I will promise to be a good girl on this trip! I wasn't going to go unless I had someone to go and seeing as my husband could not go..I am glad I have a good friend who decided to go with me Again thank you all so much, and continue healing to all.
God Bless
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04-05-2011, 09:46 PM
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HysterSister
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Posts: 7
Hysterectomy: November 26th, 2010
Surgery Type: DvH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Re: Traveling by airplane after 5 weeks?
Depending on the flights getting up might not be feasable but you can do other things to keep blood moving. Ankle rolls and flexes. I also start with feet flat and roll up to the balls of feet and back downwind rocking which bounces my leg. Also do knees side to side motion. There are others I'm sure you can find online. For the upper body there are plenty of things for me to do in cockpit but the legs no so much and these are the ones that come natuaral for me. Stay hydrated when flying is also
important.
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