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achilles tendon surgery

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bernadette05435
bernadette05435

My husband is having surgery on a ruptured Achilles tendon today. we are going on holidays on 11 may which is 3 weeks ago. would it be ok to fly and travel then.

 

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  • mike30605
    mike30605 bernadette05435

    Posted

    I’m having knee surgery on the 24th.  Instructions I got were not 2 fly 2 weeks before or after.  Not sure why.  Might have to do with blood circulation.  I just got back from Maui!  Lol
  • htripl01
    htripl01 bernadette05435

    Posted

    He will probably still be in a boot and will need it elevated. I hade the same surgery 5 months ago and still having problems with swelling. My boot didn't come off until 8 weeks after surgery

  • josephgay1193
    josephgay1193 bernadette05435

    Posted

    I’d say no as he will still be on fragmin (or similar) injections then to prevent blood clots and dvt will be a factor flying so soon after surgery.  Initial blood flow in the area is poor 
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