To fly or not to fly

[KadieEuropeBound 11]

Hello, I'm super excited to be approved for revision wls from VSG to Gastric Bypass. I'm 2 years and 1 month post op from VSG. About 1 1/2 years from surgery, I have started experiencing GERD. I did have my hiatal hernia repaired at the same time as my sleeve but the stinky hernia and GERD has come back. I'm currently 24 pounds to being within a normal BMI.

I was approved super quick for revision. I've tried 40 mg of ppi but my body wasn't having it to control my acid reflux. Eventually, I'm taking 2 ppi pills with some relief.

Anyway, the purpose of this post is Do you think I would be up to traveling on airplane 10 days post op from revision surgery? My flight will be 8 1/2 hours. My recovery from VSG was wonderful. No pain, I had to question my surgeon if he'd performed my surgery as I was walking laps around the nurse's station and was able down all my fluids.

I'm praying my recovery from revision surgery is similar to my first.

Thank you

[GreenTealael 25,329]

My team does not allow flying for 6 weeks post op because of the increase risk of blood clots. You really should ask your Team about their policy.

Good Luck 💜

[AZhiker 2,252]

Gotta ask your team. That is a really long flight. I developed a blood clot, even though I did everything right and started walking right away. Many surgeons do not recommend long car trips for flights for at least 2 months after major abdominal surgery. If you happen to be going out of the country you also need to think about where you would get help if a complication happened.

[newlady1 67]

Hi Kadie,

I was supposed to travel with my family to Laughlin, a 3 hour drive to attend a friends funeral. Saturday will be my 9 day post-op and I was told I should not take this trip. I agree with the others, you should consult with your doctor because that is a long flight.

[KadieEuropeBound 11]

Everyone thank you for all the info. I have pushed back my surgery to the month of September where I do not have any planned travels.