Once you have treatment in a healthcare facility that is far from your home, you need to be very careful about your post-operative travelling back home. If your flight is going to be a long one, then travelling back home needs even more attention. If proper safety measures are not taken earlier then, boarding a long flight can result in complication.
It is essential for a medical tourist to consult their doctor before returning home because he will provide you with the best guidance and suggestions that will ensure your safety. Below we have some important points that you should consider while travelling back home.
- Your companion knows everything about your medical condition and your specific in-flight requirements so you should travel back with him or her only. An immediate flight after a critical surgery can cause significant discomforts.
- You must communicate your requirements to the airline company in advance. You might require a roomier seat or a certain diet after a surgery, and if you have conveyed this in advance to the authority then they will make sure that all your requirements are met.
- Try to move around as much as possible so that you can avoid the risk of deep vein thrombosis. These conditions can extensively affect medical patients, as this occurs due to the lack of blood circulation at high altitudes.
- You should try to remain hydrated at all times and for this, you need to drink fluids constantly, such as fruit juices and water during your journey. If possible, to better your blood circulation do a few exercises during the journey.
- You have to make your traveling certificate, which carries the traveling approval of your doctor, certifying that it is safe for you to travel by air. It also includes all the details about your medical condition and your requirements.
- You should also avoid drinking coffee or hard drinks, while onboard the flight, as these drinks could lead to dehydration, which can further result in severe problems.
