I am having my surgery done next Friday May 21st. My ticket home is booked for May 23rd (2 days later). It is a 5 hour flight and then connect to a 1.5 hour flight to get home. The doctor thinks I will be fine, as I am young (32) and as long as I get up and walk on the plane every hour or so. Does this seem okay? I see some people are talking about whther it is okay to fly for vacation 3 weeks post op!!

No way to stay an extra day or two? I think the extra day would make a big difference, thinking bak on how I felt. I'm sure you'll be OK, but bring some items for comfort...a pillow for your head nd one for your abdomen, a blanket in case they don't have one on the plane. And take your pain med as soon as you get settled in. Use your anti-nausea stuff as well...don't wait to see if you get sick.

Wow.....yes I sort of agree with the previous post. I started feeling better around post-op day 4 or 5, but I have read on here some folks have their surgery on a Friday and are back to work Monday....so everyone is different. It will be a long day, you have to factor in getting to and from the airport, waiting for flight in those less than comfortable waiting areas....possible flight delays. So a 5 hour flight really is an entire day of travel. Also you will have to plan for your fluids. You will be fine, but be prepared, I understand if staying a few days longer is not an option. Good luck....and let us know how you make out.