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gail_27284
gail_27284

I'm off on holiday next week ..4 months post op ...everything ok but wondered  if I should be putting on my white socks for the flight which will be about 3 and a half hours ..any advice pleas 

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  • pixie6
    pixie6 gail_27284

    Posted

    Hi Gail, 

    Glad everything is going well. 

    I think may be a good idea anyway if 3 and half hours.  I had a vein lasered before my LTHP and have used them ( black ones) ever since on longer flights.

    However saying that we went to South France so a much shorter flight (under 2 hours ) and didn't wear them.

    I was 13 weeks post op when went and everything ok but in the mind for me quite a challenge.  Was only a 3 day break but did me the world of good but am still using a stick (4 months now) when out.  Find stepping up onto trains and buses still a bit of a challenge as not very tall and don't thing quite strong enough yet.  Went to see an osteopath ( as well as physio having) and he said to start walking up slopes to build muscles.

    Sounds as though you have progressed better than me though.

    Have a great holiday - so wonderful to get away and have a little bit of normality in life.  Let everyone know how it goes.

    P x

  • anneee95728
    anneee95728 gail_27284

    Posted

    Hi Gail

    Saw my Consultant yesterday, he said yes to sox, keep moving around in the plane. He said I could do short haul after 3 months. I didn't ask about long haul. Always phone the hospital or Secretary if not sure. Have a great holiday. Best wishes.

  • stuart_T11
    stuart_T11 gail_27284

    Posted

    I have herd that we all should we're them on flights  hip op or not.just as a precortion

  • gail_27284
    gail_27284

    Posted

    Thanks for everyone's input ..i'm going to wear the socks ...I'm just a bit nervous thats all ..Keep moving forward Hippies !!!

  • julie40975
    julie40975 gail_27284

    Posted

    Hi Gail

    Best to be on the safe side. I had dvt and PE so nervous myself I'm going in June. Was told to wear the socks and take a blood thinner day before and day after. But sure you will be fine just keep mobile. Have a great holiday

    Julie

  • jodie38566
    jodie38566 gail_27284

    Posted

    Hi Gail

    I'm only 3 weeks post op but have decided to have our summer family holiday in the UK because I didn't think I'd be able to get travel insurance so soon after my hip replacement. I'm assuming you didn't have a problem with this?

    Jodie

    • nicola_75118
      nicola_75118 jodie38566

      Posted

      Hi Jodie,

      Just to let you know, Im just back from a short haul flight, I flew at just over 8 weeks post op. I rang my insurance company, I paid a little extra to cover me for any hip post op accidents which I am now covered for the year. I did feel a little nervous but everything was fine.

      Regards

      Nicky

    • gail_27284
      gail_27284 jodie38566

      Posted

      I got my insurance through Allclear Travel Insurance ...and it was very reasonable ..
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