Long haul flight

Bones, joints and muscles
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Hi All

i haven't posted in a while! I'm nearly 16 weeks post tkr op and doing really well! gym, walking about 115/120 bend and good straightness. I fly to the USA on Weds for 5 days should I wear compression stockings ?

Mike

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Hi Mikefen....my advice would be to wear compression stockings and take a 1/4 aspirin tablet for seven days before the flight and the return flight. This is a precation against blood clots.

Anyway, that's what I did and I had no problems.

If you are already taking blood thinning medication, don't take the aspirin.

Have a safe journey and enjoy!

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Thanks Jenny

i fly on Weds this week so I have left it a bit late! IVe been doing so well and have been so busy setting up a new business venture that I hadn't considered my knee !

i will make sure that I get up regularly to walk around and drink plenty of water.

thanks 

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I realised after I posted that you were flying out on Wednesday. Yes, water, the stockings for sure, walk around or do sitting down leg and feet exercises every hour or so, unless you go to sleep. 

I'm sure you will be fine and good luck with the business venture.

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Hi mike. Phone your specialist rooms and ask them.  Usually they have a nurse who can help.  Don't take any chances.  Bon voyage