Travel restrictions before surgery? I am 5'6", 130 lbs.

The concern with long travel before surgery would be related to the formation of blood clots. Different offices will have different policies, so you can call around and see what other offices in your area say, I personally don't have a restriction on travel prior to surgery. I would advise wearing some light compression stockings on the plane and getting up to walk a little bit every hour or so to make sure the blood doesn't pool in your legs, however if you have no specific risk factors for blood clots there shouldn't be too much worry. Hope that helps! 

Surgeon opinions on this topic will vary.  It is best to follow the advice of your surgeon as he/she is most familiar with your medical history and surgical plan.  The main concern with flying is blood clots.  It's important to stay hydrated and move around as much as possible during long flights.  If you can't get up, rotate your ankles frequently and consider the use of compression hose.

There are no set rules in this regard. What matters the most is the recommendations from the surgeon performing your surgery so I would recommend having this discussion with your surgeon. You should have a thorough pre-operative discussion regarding all aspects of both pre and post-op care, restrictions, and answers to all of your questions.  Best of luck.

Hello! The concern with travel is related to elevated risk of blood clots. As long as you remain well hydrated, walk throughout the flight and make sure your belt is not tight around your waist you should be ok. If you can wait a week until after travel you may consider a baby aspirin for your travel day. Two weeks is on the conservative side - you may want to have further discussion with your surgeon.

It's always best to abide by what your surgeon directs leading up to, and after, surgery.  That said, other than making sure you are healthy, well rested and well nourished heading into surgery, I am not aware of any benefit to placing travel restrictions on patients PRIOR to surgery.  On a 16 hour flight you need to be very aware of the potential for developing a blood clot with prolonged inactivity in cramped quarters, so it would be best to get up and walk around and stretch at least every few hours if not more.  You should hydrate well as well.  Best of luck to you.