Make sure you tell TSA that you have an artificial hip. I forgot and got the patti g down of my life.
hi gina,
I believe that those special cushions are supposed to be firm to keep your hip straight - not comfortable but those airline seat are not comfy to begin with ..
If your surgeon has cleared you for air travel than you're good to go .. it won't be so pleasant but I can imagine that going home is worth it ..
good luck an please come back here to let us know how you are getting on, okay ...love to have you here
big warm hug
renee
Oi Gina, assim como todo mundo, não consigo imaginar. Certamente o risco de TVP também é aumentado quando se voa tão cedo. Odeio dizer isso, mas é claro que seu cirurgião concorda porque você está pagando para ele fazer a operação e você é quem vai sofrer. Se você seguir com seus planos, espero que tudo dê certo.
Hi Gin
I just wanted to say good luck with it all, i had a TLHR 3yrs ago unless things have changed you could fly for at least 3mths risk of a DVT (bloodclot) I couldn't handle sitting in a car for more than 20mins without causing me pain. Im honestly shocked that your surgeon is letting you fly so soon. I wish you well and good luck in hopefully it all works out for you.
Just an update. Surgery went well, first week recovery went well, with some lows of course. And surprisingly, flying 7 days after surgery wasn't too bad. I wore compression socks, took my daily aspirin and had my pain meds throughout the flight. I was more uncomfortable and fidgety mostly. I had an egg crate cushion to sit on, and a small back pillow for the corner of the back, seat. Did my foot pumps the whole time (because I was nervous). I had wheelchair service to the airplane door and when I got out. And I didn't use the restroom in the plane, even though the flight attendants said they would get my crutches if I needed them. Thanks for the helpful little tips you all offered, I took them all and I think it helped make my flight a success.
- Gina
Oh I'm so pleased that the flight was ok and you're doing well! Onwards and upwards!
How wonderful that the surgery went well and that you are home safe!
Oi, fico feliz que a cirurgia tenha corrido bem e que você esteja em casa segura.
Madla