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[sandi55]

Hi, just signed up. I am scheduled for plication surgery on April 11. I have to fly from California to Washington state after. about a 3 1/2 hour flight. Have been told I need to worry about DVT (Blood clots in legs) because I am flying 2 days after surgery. Anyone out there had this problem? thanks in advance.

[canuk98828]

Hi, just signed up. I am scheduled for plication surgery on April 11. I have to fly from California to Washington state after. about a 3 1/2 hour flight. Have been told I need to worry about DVT (Blood clots in legs) because I am flying 2 days after surgery. Anyone out there had this problem? thanks in advance.

I flew from SD to Eastern WA the 2nd day after surgery with no issues. I did have a brief layover in Seattle but did not have any concerns. Hope this helps.

[sandi55]

Hi, just signed up. I am scheduled for plication surgery on April 11. I have to fly from California to Washington state after. about a 3 1/2 hour flight. Have been told I need to worry about DVT (Blood clots in legs) because I am flying 2 days after surgery. Anyone out there had this problem? thanks in advance.

[sandi55]

Thanks for responding. It does help! How long ago was your surgery, and how are you doing?

[itsanewday]

I am concerned about the same thing. I have 2 short layovers but approximately 8 hours in the air. It will be a 12 hour return to eastern Canada. I am sure it will be a long difficult day. I have looked at a variety of articles which give tips to reduce risk of DVT.Walking every 15-30 minutes when possible, Drinking water at regular intervals, walking briskly at the airport during a layover. these are just a couple I remember but I plan on looking into this further.