Lost Sheep wrote:I have not had the implant experience, but I think if I were flyinh, I would ask the airlines for a wheelchair for all ground transportatin, ftom curb to gate and especially for that trabsfer between planes.
If I took a car, I would also take a driver. If the driver's schedule did not permit staying during my immediate post-op convalescence, I would consider flying him/her up to Baltimore for just the return trip
I have read enough stories of guys who pushed themselves too hard and thereby delayed their recovery. Besides, driving while using pain killers or drug-free and just in pain is a bad idea.
Think about an emergency braking situation with a painful, swollen groin area.
I hope someone with actual experience posts to supplant my inexperienced opinion soon.
Edit: I you can borrow a motor home, load up the refrigerator with cold packs and lay down for the trip home.
I am REALLY interested in the flight arrangements because (if I can get the VA to cooperate) I will have surgery with Dr. Kramer this year and fly back to Alaska (approximately 13 hours with transfer at Seattle).
Agreed 100%.. You are absolutely right about the emergency braking, a whole new level of pain
Larry
