Waiting to board a flight and flying for the first time since my 7/30/18 surgery. Curious to hear from others about their post-op flying experiences! What was different? What was exciting? What was the same? What still sucked??

I flew 2 days post op and then home 4 days post op. No problems,the o ly thing that sucked was not being able to enjoy the cookies that were handed out lol

I hope all goes well! I am looking forward to flying in the spring.

How did you go with the flight? I had surgery on 21 Dec, am getting discharged today & would love to fly home. It is only a 4 hour flight. Any thoughts? I’d love some feedback.

Frustr8 why did you post a sad emoj?

I feel sad ?you are four hours from your home but happy? you did get your surgery. And I worry the flight might be too tiring for you now. I guess I'm being an old fuss-budget because it is your decision , not mine, when you go airborne again.✈

Thank you Frustr8, it’s very nice of you to show concern. I work in Medical so will be cautious. ?

I am flying home 6 days post op . Biggest fear is lifting so am working hard to organize that . Otherwise no biggie in my view

On 12/24/2018 at 04:00, OllyC said:

How did you go with the flight? I had surgery on 21 Dec, am getting discharged today & would love to fly home. It is only a 4 hour flight. Any thoughts? I’d love some feedback.

Flight home to see family went great (only a 2.5 hour flight) and more recently I took a 7 hour flight to Dublin. which was also MUCH more comfortable than it would have 70 lbs ago! Everything felt a lot roomier for sure!

I’m realizing you’re asking about flying right after surgery, that I do not know! Sorry! My surgery was five months ago :)

How did you go with the flight? I had surgery on 21 Dec, am getting discharged today & would love to fly home. It is only a 4 hour flight. Any thoughts? I’d love some feedback.

I flew home a few days after surgery (Belgium to Ireland which was only just over an hour). Make sure you wear the stockings though, you want to avoid deep vein thrombosis.