stage 4 endo surgery

[M1673402]

currently in hospital after having surgery yesterday😬 any tips for flying home without being in complete agony? Heeelp

[Fizzypoptastic]

Hi there,

Keep hydrated and take your medicine on time. Make sure you have a soft cushion between you and the seat belt.

Rest, rest, rest.

Good luck with your journey and recovery. x

[M1673402 in reply to Fizzypoptastic]

thanks so much, pain is really hitting now xx

[parleystopaz0e]

Hi M1673402,

Knowing how I felt the day after my surgery (though I didn’t fly I should say) I’d probably let the crew know about the surgery so they can handle your bags for you, that way you won’t have to reach really high or low for them. I’d also let others get off the plane first because you don’t want them to accidentally knock into your tummy in a rush to grab their suitcases and leave. And definitely a cushion so the seat belt doesn’t rub against your incisions, as Fizzypoptastic said.

I found it quite difficult to walk for a few days post-op so I would say don’t rush to get home, if you miss a train/bus there will surely be another one after, and if people are being impatient because maybe you’re walking slowly ignore them.

Wishing you a speedy recovery and hope the journey home is okay!

[M1673402 in reply to parleystopaz0e]

thanks so much for your advice, that is helpful! I’ve asked for special assistance and currently being pushed by husband in wheelchair and feeling every bump, I’ll be so glad to get home! But everyone has been very helpful so far and no bother with meds or sharps thankfully xx

[parleystopaz0e in reply to M1673402]

Ah glad you’ve got someone with you! I got picked up from the hospital in a car, and even though my brother drove very carefully the bumps were not pleasant. Hope you got home alright!