Flying with a Cam Walker

[MrHyde]

Hi,

I recently broke my ankle just before Christmas and was put into a Cam Walker for a few weeks for the bone to heal. The bone is now healed and I am going through physio to regain my muscle mass and full flexibility. i am going to be flying to Singapore next week for a week. I've discussed this with my doctor and I am fine to fly, just have to wear compression socks to keep the swelling under control. Since, I'm also going to end up walking quite a bit, I've been recommended to take my Cam Walker with me and use it while on the trip. Ideally, I should not be flying and should be staying off my feet as much as possible... but staying home for 3 months is not an option.

So, my question is - should I wear the Cam Walker on the flight.... I've scored exit row seats for all flights and wouldn't want to give that up due to being labelled as not fit for the exit row. My leg is fully healed and I am capable of opening the exit in case of an emergency.

Cheers,
MrHyde

 

[Simo]

Hi,

I recently broke my ankle just before Christmas and was put into a Cam Walker for a few weeks for the bone to heal. The bone is now healed and I am going through physio to regain my muscle mass and full flexibility. i am going to be flying to Singapore next week for a week. I've discussed this with my doctor and I am fine to fly, just have to wear compression socks to keep the swelling under control. Since, I'm also going to end up walking quite a bit, I've been recommended to take my Cam Walker with me and use it while on the trip. Ideally, I should not be flying and should be staying off my feet as much as possible... but staying home for 3 months is not an option.

So, my question is - should I wear the Cam Walker on the flight.... I've scored exit row seats for all flights and wouldn't want to give that up due to being labelled as not fit for the exit row. My leg is fully healed and I am capable of opening the exit in case of an emergency.

Cheers,
MrHyde

IMHO make sure you don't look at all not able to help.

If the FA or CSM think for one second that you are not able to sit in the exit row and assist in an emergancy they will relocate you.

 

[Hvr]

Hi,

I recently broke my ankle just before Christmas and was put into a Cam Walker for a few weeks for the bone to heal. The bone is now healed and I am going through physio to regain my muscle mass and full flexibility. i am going to be flying to Singapore next week for a week. I've discussed this with my doctor and I am fine to fly, just have to wear compression socks to keep the swelling under control. Since, I'm also going to end up walking quite a bit, I've been recommended to take my Cam Walker with me and use it while on the trip. Ideally, I should not be flying and should be staying off my feet as much as possible... but staying home for 3 months is not an option.

So, my question is - should I wear the Cam Walker on the flight.... I've scored exit row seats for all flights and wouldn't want to give that up due to being labelled as not fit for the exit row. My leg is fully healed and I am capable of opening the exit in case of an emergency.

Cheers,
MrHyde

I reckon if the airline knew you were wearing this device they'd move you from the exit row. You admit you shouldn't be flying and should be staying off your feet as much as possible. To me this means you know you're not fit to sit there. You don't have full flexibility so you cannot fulfil the role required.

Choose another seat now rather than getting stuck with the last seat when you check in.

 

[mannej]

If you should not be flying and staying off your feet as much as possible, I'd say you are not ideal for an exit row.

IMHO the responsible thing would be to give the exit row up to avoid losing it in flight. Staying there would be the selfish thing to do.

 

[777]

I know a guy called Cam Walker. The subject confused me pretty badly at first.