Flying in plane

[hopepeacelove 0]

How soon after surgery can you fly in a plane? My daughters are going to stay at their grandparents house 3 states away while I have the surgery. Do you think I could fly to pick them up after only 3 weeks post surgery?

[Recycled 2,182]

At three weeks you could probably flap your arms to fly there. You'll be fine, go ahead and fly the friendly skies.

[hopepeacelove 0]

Thank you so much for responding and calming me down!

[ninagirl1332 3]

Because I had to attend a funeral I flew 1 week after my surgery. Just be careful lifting too much or pack in a few smaller suitcases to keep within lifting limits. You will fine. I checked with my doctor before I left and he was fine with my travel too .

[Kindle 8,667]

I flew home 3 days after surgery.

[gottagonow 82]

As long as you are on track, that should not be a problem. It is amazing to me how I went from pain initially (not trying to scare anyone, just being honest) to waking up okay within a week.

Even now, remembering those first few days mess with me, but it really gets better fast! The intense awareness of my anatomy b/c it hurt with any movement was an experience! Apparently, not everyone even goes through this.

I emphasize on track only b/c I have no idea about complications, but by the time you get your family, you would know if you have issues.

[DarbiMolly 188]

How soon after surgery can you fly in a plane? My daughters are going to stay at their grandparents house 3 states away while I have the surgery. Do you think I could fly to pick them up after only 3 weeks post surgery?

I am flying to and from my surgery. I will fly about 4 days post-surgery. BUT, they make us wear compression hose. You may want to look into that.

[elenasal 44]

You can do it!

[hopepeacelove 0]

Thanks everyone for the advice!

[Jersrose43 837]

My surgeon said I could forget it for a month and my pcp said she would not approve it for 6-8 weeks.

They're concerned of pulmonary embolisms

Hmm