Flying on an airplane after surgery?

[MandyNoel 24]

Does anyone know how long you have to wait to fly on an airplane after surgery? I am having my surgery sept 3rd and I am supposed to fly on the 19th... Will this be possible 2 and 1/2 weeks later?

[JustSayMoe 163]

Check with your doc, but I would think it's okay. People fly to go to Mexican surgeons all of the time. And that's just a few days after surgery.

[nancyell18 10]

They put people that have been operated on in Mexico on a plane a few days after surgery. I see no reason not to fly. If you are really concerned, ask your doctor.

[TwinsMama 483]

Also, I'd say just make sure you can get maybe an aisle seat so you can walk every hour or so. Other than that, I agree that if people can fly to Mexico for their sleeve, you can weeks post-op.

[North_Chicky 29]

I was sleeved in Mexico on Saturday and flew home (5 hours) the next Wednesday. I felt fine. No issues.

[MandyNoel 24]

Thanks for the great advice... I having my surgery in the us and my flight will only be an hour so I think im covered.

[indecision 863]

As others have said you should be fine. I flew from Dallas to Cali just short of 2 weeks post op for work with no issues.

[MandyNoel 24]

My girlfriend told me the same thing she just said I would be very tired and sluggish...

[Travelbug1955 23]

I will be flying back from Mexico on Tuesday after my surgery on Saturday. I was told to stand up and walk some during the flight.

[MandyNoel 24]

Wow everyone is getting sleeved in Mexico how much does in cost there just curious?

[Travelbug1955 23]

My doctor including the hospital stay and all tests are $6800 much less expensive than here in the US.