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06-12-2005, 11:05 PM

Hi Tami:

I have flown several times since my recent auxillary disection and haven't had a problem. I actually didn't even think about a compression sleeve as a precaution so didn't worry about it. (One of the trips was quite a long one- 17.5 hours in the air).

I suspect that if you are going to have lymphadema when flying that you might already have had a hint of problems while on the ground prior. Since you've already been on a plane with no problems you're probably going to be OK.

Also.... I think the longer you are out (timewise) from your dissection without problems the less likely you are to encounter them. I think that the major risk period is two years.

Regards,
Merridith

06-12-2005, 11:05 PM	#4
Merridith Guest Posts: n/a	Hi Tami: I have flown several times since my recent auxillary disection and haven't had a problem. I actually didn't even think about a compression sleeve as a precaution so didn't worry about it. (One of the trips was quite a long one- 17.5 hours in the air). I suspect that if you are going to have lymphadema when flying that you might already have had a hint of problems while on the ground prior. Since you've already been on a plane with no problems you're probably going to be OK. Also.... I think the longer you are out (timewise) from your dissection without problems the less likely you are to encounter them. I think that the major risk period is two years. Regards, Merridith