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How Long Was Your Plane Ride Home After Surgery? Any Tips On Comfort?

I'm being sleeved on Jan 18th in Mexico then I'll have a 7 hr trip home. Any tips on how to make the flight a little more comfortable? Did anyone take Valium on the way home to help them sleep on the plane?

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I did a 4 hour then a 13 hour flight home! How mental was that? I got it approved by the doc first and had no history of clots, not on pill etc. Have you spoke to your doc about it?

I had no trouble or pain at all. I sipped Water as much as I could, got up and walked every hour on the hour and did excercises in my seat. I also wore the extra long compression socksfor the entire journey.

I didn't sleep a wink but got through 6 great movies!

Your surgeon is the best person to speak to but what I did worked for me!

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Holy cow. Well that makes me feel a whole lot better. Thank you for your reply. Did you have much pain or any problems once you returned home?

No nothing, I was just very tired, slept for a whole day! I wasn't sore at all during the flight. Bring your own cushion (i put lavender all over mine to relax and keep me calm) and make sure you have an aisle seat. I'm sure you will do fine! i

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