Flying after surgery?

[andie1379]

Hi all, I'm having my surgery in Manchester and I live in Dublin (Ireland), I was wondering is it ok to fly a few days after the surgery? Has anyone done it?

 

[top_kat]

what type of surgery are you having?

 

[andie1379]

By-pass!

 

[Bookie]

You will need to get a fitness to fly certificate from the doctor, or the airline might turn you away.

For someone who's had a heart attack, the regulations are 14 days post before they can fly. For a broken leg, it's about 4 days (with split cast). Personally, I would be reluctant to fly so soon after such a major op, but best thing is to talk to your consultant.

 

[JackTheLass]

I've been banded in the UK and flown home to Dublin the next day. I also had my revision to sleeve surgery in June in the UK and flew home 4 days later. No problem either time.