Traveling soon after surgery

[Karenytrevision 14]

I am scheduled to have first of two major surgeries ending in a gastric sleeve (first is to reverse rny and fix hiatal hernia) on June 1st and I am traveling soon after to Las Vegas from Seattle by plane (about June 14). Has anyone traveled by plane that soon after surgery and is it wise or will it be a mistake? What is anyone's experience?

Karenytrevision

[orionburn 1,023]

Definitely talk to your doc about that. I know some are concerned due to possible blood clot issues whether from prolonged sitting or change in pressure.

[OutsideMatchInside 10,166]

That is not a long flight and you can walk. Also write the alphabet with your feet.

Blood clots wouldn't be my concern, fatigue would.

Get a skycap and get a ride through the airport, don't walk.

[MarinaGirl 608]

I flew 3 hours a week after surgery. It went fine. Don't forget to hydrate, walk, and do foot pumps when you're sitting down.

[Finding_Stacy 263]

2 hours ago, Karenytrevision said:

I am scheduled to have first of two major surgeries ending in a gastric sleeve (first is to reverse rny and fix hiatal hernia) on June 1st and I am traveling soon after to Las Vegas from Seattle by plane (about June 14). Has anyone traveled by plane that soon after surgery and is it wise or will it be a mistake? What is anyone's experience?

Karenytrevision

I had vacation plans in March and April that I made last summer and it ended up delaying my surgery till April 24th (I was supposed to have it first week of March). My doctor is a stickler about not flying for six weeks after surgery. But you know, people come and go to Mexico for their surgery and fly out days later, and they're fine.

If you're concerned about blood clots, see if you're able to take lovenox, which is a blood thinner and helps prevent blood clots. I had to inject myself twice a day and took my last shot today. Just remember, walking is the best thing to prevent blood clots, so do what others have said by leg pumps on the plane, and once in the airport, walk, walk, walk. Good luck!