How long before I can fly long haul?
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Im due for THR late Sept/earlly Oct. I should like to go away somewhere warm for Christmas. Does anyone know the recommended time before you can do a long flight please?
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MarthaUK jenniferLouise
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I had my op mid january and I fly to NZ mid July.
To be honest I think I'll only just be ready for a 24+ hour flight! The thought of sitting in the cramped conditions does not fill my heart with joy!!
BUT it depends on how well you recover. I'm taking a long time because my hip was sooo bad before it was done that my muscles had gone to waste and they're slow to build up again. i'M 65 BTW.
I would suggest you don't book anything until after the op, and quite a while after the op as well. many people on here have done really well for about 6/8 weeks then hit a wall. Your recovery is more important than a holiday.
Good luck
jenniferLouise MarthaUK
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dot60135 MarthaUK
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Paula8080 jenniferLouise
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Good luck
Paula
jenniferLouise Paula8080
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crissy_wissy jenniferLouise
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jenniferLouise crissy_wissy
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helen248 jenniferLouise
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jenniferLouise helen248
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sue72746 jenniferLouise
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I'm 9 days post op and am going to Florida in October. Surgeon has confirmed it's fine
jason42777 jenniferLouise
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mic71403 jenniferLouise
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Golly gosh, so much conflicting info!
I was told 6 weeks post op check, and if that went ~ OK anytime after that....taking normal airline DVT precautions.
someone wrote to check with your insurance company, probably best.
tho taking the advice here I DID check re my driving after 6 weeks and one day, with my car insurance co, and they couldn;t have been less interested....
Sooo, listen to your heart and bod!1
Mic
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renee01952 jenniferLouise
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jenniferLouise renee01952
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mic71403 jenniferLouise
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glad you've come to a good decision.
isn't this an awesomeforum: fancy finding someone who has actually gone to Hawaii and can advise!
your surgeon you said is very old school ,and mine is 'anything (within reason) goe's!
but you've listened and made the best decision for you, and hopefully this forum has helped!
Mic
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jenniferLouise mic71403
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