Long haul flights post-op??

Hi ladies, I’m POD1 (eeee! new boobs!!) and had a bit of a shock when I read the post op recovery notes that I can’t fly long haul for 8 weeks. Has anyone else heard that?
I thought it was 4-6, and I have two round trip long haul flights coming up with the first in 4.5 weeks and the second in 6 weeks. I know it’s a DVT precautionary measure, but I can’t find the 8 week reco on any other sites (it’s typically shorter), and I really don’t want to cancel the trips.
Any thoughts or experiences would be a big help!

It’s 4weeks shorthall and 6or 8 long hall. I’m flying next week il be 6 weeks post op xx

Thanks @zoewood88 🙂 I’m hoping I can get away with it, as my first trip involves some beach time and I could kill for that right now! How’s your recovery been? Good luck with your flight xx

Hey, most people tell you 6 weeks and on my info it said 6 weeks but my surgeon did say it’s just something they have to advise as a precaution and that you’d really be ok not long after surgery. (I’m moving away and he said if I did want to go sooner then go!!) he said to just make sure you wear the compression socks and get up on the flight and move about regularly. As he said loads of people go abroad to have the procedure, and they don’t wait 6 eeeks to come home! X

I have just had surgery abroad.

I’m 3 days post op and back in England now, I was given a ‘fit to fly’ letter from the surgeon. I think it’s only advised as a precautionary measure, if possible, get a letter so you’re covered on insurance.

Ahh @serenevictoria and @emily2010, thanks a lot for that! Makes me feel better about flying sooner than the 6 weeks. I did read about wearing compression socks, moving around as much as possible (getting up but also stretching in the seat), lots of water, no alcohol, etc… The ‘fit to fly’ letter is a good idea, though my surgeon is strict about the no flying.
Hope both of your surgeries and recoveries went and are going well. 🙂 xx

All is going great thanks. I flew 2 days after and did plan to walk around but ended up falling asleep!! 😮

Good luck and I hope all goes well 🙂

Hi
Thanks recovery has been fine thanks what about u? God yes def need beach time I’m of to Disney only Paris with the kids so no beach for me lol. Have a lovely time xx

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