Issues with post-surgical travel

[jmgtexas 21]

I am two weeks post op and leaving Wednesday on a 14-day car trip - Texas to Virginia - Virginia to the Georgia coast - Georgia to Orlando and then back to Houston. My surgeon suggests I take baby aspirin when my anti- blood clot shots are done and get out and move around regularly. Looking for guidance from your experience on travel after surgery. Any advice would be much appreciated.

[spraine 14]

Hi jmgtexas, I am also in Houston and having some stress about travel. I was sleeved on 3/12/14. I leave on an international business trip on 4/2 and do not return until a week later. I am traveling to a new place and I have no idea what the food situation will be like. I already know I will be packing powdered milk and Protein mix. But back to your road trip. Generally, as long as you stop and walk around every 1-2 hours, you should be fine. You might want to consider compression stockings as well--should be doable since the weather isn't too hot. Best of luck! Have fun!

[mooncat 106]

I asked my surgeon when it would be safe to travel internationally and he recommended no sooner than 8 weeks because any complications that are going to occur typically reveal themselves by then. Does your surgeon know you plan to travel internationally so soon? Perhaps they can provide a contact in that country in case you experience an issue while you are gone.