Should husband double-up on low dose aspirin prior to long flights?

[PJmomrunner]

Al:

I actually heard back from my hubby's internist at the University of Chicago today, who had consulted with their resident anticoagulation specialist. He confirmed the 40mg every 24 hours is the correct dose. He added that hubby should also do "leg pumps" and wear the support socks on both legs. So that's the plan!

 

[Karlynn]

So how did he take the news of his new regimine? You had said you hadn't talked with him about it yet.

 

[ALCapshaw2]

Sounds Good. Glad you were able to confirm the dose for bone surgery.

Bon Voyage !

 

[PJmomrunner]

He took it fine, Karlynn. He's a smart and busy guy and he's appreciative that myself and others (many by proxy ) have got his back. BTW, AL, thanks to your troubleshooting and his crack assistant he'll be carrying his new international insurance card and I've got a copy of it. I'll also be keeping my fingers firmly crossed!

 

[ALCapshaw2]

One last question (I hope :

What did the Airline have to say about carrying his Lovenox syringes and NOT having them confiscated?

Would they allow them as EITHER Checked Baggage or Carry-On?

'AL Capshaw'

 

[PJmomrunner]

He called me from the plane before take-off and didn't mention it, AL. He takes only carry-on but they may have had him check his roll-aboard where the syringes were packed. I'll ask the next time we talk.

 

[PJmomrunner]

Whew! He just called from Shanghai. He's fine. Travel was fine. No problem with traveling with the syringes (which were in his checked bag). His hotel room is great with a walk-in shower with useful hand-holds. Not a wheelchair to be seen in the airport (despite having been requested) and the ONLY guy on crutches attracted attention. He didn't sleep on the 14.5 hour plane ride--he got up frequently and hopped around from his bulkhead seat to the bathroom or flight attendant's area. Weather's very comfortable in the low 70's and he has a beautiful view of the city from his hotel room.

Again, whew! (Until the next flight to the next city, anyway )

 

[Karlynn]

Glad to hear that he made it safe and sound. How long is he going to be there?

I know you'll feel much better when he's back at home.

 

[PJmomrunner]

He'll be in various cities in China until Saturday morning when he flies to Italy for a few days. Yes, Karlynn, I'll feel a lot better when he's home.

 

[catwoman]

I just got back from Houston. I had gone there to judge a cat show, had my first-aid things in my carry-on. In that packet was a bottle of clindamycin solution. It sailed through security at DFW. However, at Houston Bush (IAH), a TSA screener went through my bag, saw the Rx label on the clindamycin and made a comment about it being a prescription lotion.
Several other judges & I chatted about carry-on luggage changes during breakfast this morning. I have ordered a box of 25 packets of triple antibiotic ointment to add to my first-aid items and told the other judges that I will have my PCP write a letter saying I am to carry the triple antibiotic w/ me because of ... describing my health condition. (There was a sign at both airports saying something about non-Rx essential medications are OK in carry-ons.)

Based on that, I would think that PJ's husband could get his doctor to write a similar letter. I've never bought Lovenox, but if they come from a pharmacy, there should be some documentation coming with them. A letter from the doctor would explain why the syringes are pre-measured and already filled.

Any airline/customs officer would have to accept those. After all, they do allow diabetics with TB syringes & vials of insulin, albeit the syringes are still sterile, unloaded.

 

[PJmomrunner]

Based on that, I would think that PJ's husband could get his doctor to write a similar letter. I've never bought Lovenox, but if they come from a pharmacy, there should be some documentation coming with them. A letter from the doctor would explain why the syringes are pre-measured and already filled.

Marsha, he just carried the syringes in their original box with the prescription label affixed to it. The syringes are packed in individual, labelled, sealed, blister packs and the box describes its contents. (BTW, they cost $31.80 per dose and insurance covered <90%) If "they" had compared names on the box and passenger ticket/luggage-check tag they did match. At any rate, he had no problem. He doesn't seem to think any of the other countries he'll be going to will have any problem with it either. While he's been to them all before, he hasn't flown internationally since the liquid ban went into effect, so we'll see....

 

[catwoman]

P.J.:

Please let us know when your husband gets home.

In 1998, my sister shattered a hip first Friday in October, I think, underwent replacement the following day. She rented a wheelchair for a while post-op.
Her daughter was a high school senior, in her high school marching band. The high school got into Texas state football playoffs & one game was held at Texas Stadium, where the Dallas Cowboys play. Nancy needed to go to the restroom. We wheeled her there -- only to find that the handicapped women's room was locked because it was used for storage. The regular stalls had no handrails, no raised toilet seats, etc. An invitation to dislocate the new hip joint! Luckily, Nancy didn't get that invitation.

 

[PJmomrunner]

Unconscionable! Using the handicap stall for storage!

When my uncle was visiting us this summer, he was 3 weeks post-op from a hip re-replacement. He had 14 years on the first replacement and had dislocated it 13 times eek: ), so he had it re-replaced. Unfortunately, he was overdoing his exercises and dislocated the re-replacement while he was staying with us! It was just awful! It did, however, reinforce my husband's compliant behavior in a most credible way!

I will definitely post when he's safely home. I wouldn't say I'm exactly miserable with worry, but I do appreciate the company!

 

[PJmomrunner]

Husband is Safely Home

Husband is Safely Home

I wanted to let all of you who showed concern for my husband's ambitious 10-day trip to China and Europe know that he made it safely home last night. He and his pelvis are none-the-worse for wear, but his belly looks as if he's had fireworks tattooed around his belly button! (courtesy of Lovenox bruising)

He never had any trouble with having Lovenox in his checked baggage--not a single question anywhere.

Thanks to all for your help.

 

[ALCapshaw2]

I wanted to let all of you who showed concern for my husband's ambitious 10-day trip to China and Europe know that he made it safely home last night. He and his pelvis are none-the-worse for wear, but his belly looks as if he's had fireworks tattooed around his belly button! (courtesy of Lovenox bruising)

He never had any trouble with having Lovenox in his checked baggage--not a single question anywhere.

Thanks to all for your help.

Thank You for letting us know how it all turned out P.J.
It's good to know that Lovenox (and other medications) can be carried on flights.

I often wonder whatever happened to so-and-so following a request for information followed my many replies but NOTHING MORE from the originator. Makes me wonder if the originator even read all the responses!

'AL Capshaw'

 

[Karlynn]

So glad to read he's home safe and sound and none the worse for the wear!

 

[PJmomrunner]

Update

Update

Sunday marked my husband's last day on Lovenox and Monday he began bearing weight again for the first time in three months and three days! I'm not sure who's happier--him or me! (He's pretty sure it's me! It is awfully nice that he has a free hand now that he's only using one crutch!) Next milestone: ...driving..

 

[Karlynn]

Congratulations to your husband.....and YOU!