Flying

just a quick question..

does anyone know if having a bypass affects flying?

also how quick after the operation would I be able to go?

thanks

NorthamptonGirl said:

just a quick question.. does anyone know if having a bypass affects flying? also how quick after the operation would I be able to go? thanks

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Some people have the op abroad and fly home within days. So guessing the effects are minimal.

I just don't want to fly until I shift some weight. I could barely fit into a seat when I was 19stone. Never mind now I'm 25 stone xx

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I asked this one as well and the hospital told me short flights (under an hour) OK for a few days after surgery, medium haul (3-4 hours) after two weeks and long haul after 6 weeks.

thank you that's brill!

I flew from London to Majorca 2 weeks out, was told to wear my compression stockings on the flight and wriggle my legs a bit, all was fine.

i am thinking of going on holiday to Turkey 5 and a half weeks after my operation (just over a 4 hour flight) ......

so I'm thinking from the replies i should be ok to book it!

NorthamptonGirl said:

i am thinking of going on holiday to Turkey 5 and a half weeks after my operation (just over a 4 hour flight) ...... so I'm thinking from the replies i should be ok to book it!

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So jealous!!

I really want to go on holiday but won't book until I've shifted some bulk. Scared I won't fit into an aeroplane seat anyone else find aeroplane seats a nightmare? xx

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A few people have said taking a hot water bottle during a flight helps ease any discomfort or pain

You'll be fine! Have a great trip, exciting!