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Traveling at 4 weeks post op TLH?!?!?
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07-12-2010, 08:15 PM
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Posts: 7
Hysterectomy: June 23rd, 2010
Surgery Type: LSH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Traveling at 4 weeks post op TLH?!?!?
I will be flying to Seattle next week at 4 weeks Post Op TLH.
Everything is healing pretty well and Doctor said okay but the visit was so quick too many questions unanswered. I am feeling unsure.
Our trip will be busy with a lot of walking and a birthday party!
Can I pull my suitcase behind me at this point? What is safe? The flight is approximately 3 1/2 hours, though we have a lay over on the way out which will break it up.
How much is too much?
I am worried about cancelling the trip on others but also about going and being a burden.
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07-14-2010, 10:02 AM
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Posts: 2,558
Hysterectomy: September 24th, 2008
Surgery Type: LAVH
Ovaries: Removed both
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Re: Traveling at 4 weeks post op TLH?!?!?
((cm4))
It sounds like your doctor thinks it is okay. If you decide to go, listen to your body. Try to get up and stretch your legs when you can on the plane too. Oh, and I would pack super comfy shoes with lots of shock absorbers, like tennis shoes.
Your body will let you know if you are doing too much. I would take your motrin with you as well. Just in case.
Good luck and let us know how it goes.
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07-14-2010, 10:45 AM
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Posts: 103
Hysterectomy: June 14th, 2010
Surgery Type: TLH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Re: Traveling at 4 weeks post op TLH?!?!?
I just did a 3 hour drive to a birthday party with the permission of my doctor at 4 weeks post op. This is what he told me when I asked if it was ok to do it. Stop every hour to get up and walk, have some type of pillow or blanket between you and the seatbelt, and no lifting the kids or babies at the party. He went on to say to make sure that I put my feet up at the party. I followed those instructions and I was okay. I was exhausted at the end of the party and couldn't wait to get to the car to nap, but I was so glad that I got to see my family that I hadn't seen in awhile.
I hope that some of this information helps you. And, on a plane it will be a little easier for you to get up and walk for a few minutes. As far as pulling your suitcase I think that will be alright as long as it isn't too heavy. I pushed a stroller and did okay with that. I just had someone else push it when it got to the grassy sections.
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