Lumbar fusion and then travel?

Traveling thoughts post surgery: Five months post surgery and I took my first flight! Props to you who had to travel right after surgery! Consider your luggage: are you going to have to pull/carry/lift it? Know what you are capable of lifting/puling, and practice if you are going to be the one to put it in the overhead bin. I was on a 4 day trip and packed as lightly as possible. I had a roller bag that could fit under my sit and a tote. I had to carry my bone growth stimulator and my carry on has a shoe compartment that fit in perfectly! The airline has a wheelchair request when you purchase your tickets - request that. If you end up not needing it, no harm/no foul. It was super helpful when I had to change plans and had a short turnaround. There was no way I was going to be able to run to catch the plane. I accepted the wheelchair and the attendant was wonderful in pushing me to the gate. This option also allows you to preboard. I wasn't sure I needed that, but not knowing if the seat was going to need additional padding made this option nice. I carried a pashmina that would provide cushion(and warmth!) around the hardware if needed. I have not needed pain medication since the first month, but I did take it just in case. No documentation is required for TSA but be prepared for the ooo's and ahhh's when all of your hardware lights up their machine! I did take a silk pillowcase to use getting in and out of Lifts. I felt as though I was mostly prepared. I planned the schedule so that I had time to rest and recover daily. What I did not plan on is the return of the high sensitivity. My skin around my hips have experienced some crazy sensitivity since the surgery and I have been working hard to get that under control. I'm thinking that the schedule, time change, and all the things set that up to fire off. I call it the "angry cat". I did plan my wardrobe to be soft and non binding and that definitely worked in my favor. I hope these thoughts help you. When surgery came on my radar, future travel accommodations did not. I'm already planning my next trip and so grateful to not be in pain! Bon voyage!

@karenoharmon

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