It is best to have an ultrasound prior to your flight to exclude a DVT. If normal, I tell my patients they can fly immediately, but make sure you get up every 30 min and walk around. While sitting, I suggested that they flex and extend their feet frequently.
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There is no wait time, but you must wear your 20-30 mmHg compression stocking/thigh high for 7 days after the ablation. As long as you do that, you should be fine.
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I recommend waiting one to two weeks. There is no specific data to support this, but I believe it is safest to wait for all the acute inflammation to subside.
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We have our patients wait two weeks before flying.
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I usually recommend no air travel for one week following EVLT.
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No limit.
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The decision would be made by your treating surgeon, as physicians tend to have varying opinions when it comes to how long a patient should wait before flying. I have, however, had people come in from overseas for their treatments and leave 48 hours later with the understanding that they are to wear medical compression stockings on both legs, drink plenty of fluids, get up and walk often and/or at least do the exercises noted in all the airline magazines. I prefer my patients wait at least a week, if possible.
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This is a commonly asked question. I recommend two weeks, and I also recommend wearing support hose during the flight, staying well hydrated, moving your feet and legs, and taking an adult aspirin the night before and the day of the flight.
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There is no restriction on flying, unless you have a clot or DVT. You should wear you thigh-high compression stockings, and while on the plane you want to move your legs frequently and walk the aisles when permitted.
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We recommend patients wait two weeks before flying after their endovenous ablation, especially if the flight is long (more than three hours).
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It is advised that you wait a week to two weeks before you fly.
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Patients are typically advised to wait 2 weeks before flying. Before you travel, get a follow-up ultrasound to make sure there is no DVT. Also, if you are high risk, I'd recommend taking a stomach-coated adult aspirin. This should be started a couple of days before flying. Also, make sure to keep the compression stockings on during the
trip.
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Discuss this with your treating physician, but I usually recommend patients wait 2 weeks before traveling.
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