[Terry Allen Blackburn]

I had my surgery done November 4th and flew home November 17th from Germany. I took Ativan for making the flight more comfortable and the pain medication I was on. Ativan made the trip bearable even with flying regular coach class. Like Dr. J said, get up and walk as it is a long flight and you don't want to clot. They had us self administer Heparin shots daily until the flight home to prevent clotting. I would also recommend support hose for the flight. The Ativan put me in a dream like state and I don't remember anything of the flight. It sometimes has the amnesiac symptoms. Make sure someone else gives you the medication so you don't overdose.

Good luck with everything.

Terry Newton