I need to fly out of state on business. The flight is 1 hr, 1 stop over for an hour & half & then fly again for an hour. I've read 1 post online where someone's doctor just gave them a shot of lovenox the day of the flight & for the return. I'm wondering though if anyone has any knowledge or experience in this area?

Edited November 27, 201510 yr by Author Andrea

How far out are you? I had a three hour flight home 3 days postop, followed by 6 hours driving. I wore compression stockings and walked the whole time in the airport waiting for my flight. Got up and walked the aisle a couple times during the flight. Stopped and got out to walk every two hours while driving.

I had a 5 hour flight (total) post op. I flew to Mexico to have my surgery and 4 days post op I returned home. I had no need for any special medication and instead just wore my compression socks from the hospital. Getting up to walk and stretch every hour of so helps too.

Flight is an hour, then a hour & half lay over, followed by another hour 20min flight. I gotta get those compression socks, where might I find some?

Edited November 28, 201510 yr by Author Andrea

I had a total of the lovenex (sp) shots. My last was the day I drove home five hours. I was told by my doc to get out and walk for ten min every hour and I did.

Flight is an hour, then a hour & half lay over, followed by another hour 20min flight. I gotta get those compression socks, where might I find some?

My surgeon gave me a pair.

I had a 15 hr flight 8 days post op. Was not an issue. The surgeon did have me taking self administered Heparin for 6 days after surgery to prevent clots. But that had nothing to do with flying.