I'm looking to go to Mexico for surgery but am so afraid to fly afterwards. It just doesn't seem safe to me and I'm sure my family dr will be completely against it.

I know the chances are slim but I can't help but be hesitant. I have a family I can't afford to die doing something I have the choice to do.

You are not going to die. You will be just fine. I was sleeved in Mexico on the 14th of Jan. and flew home on Thursday and had no problems and I don't like to fly period. You will feel soooo much better once you get your drain out. You will be fine. Don't worry.

I know everyone always says that but the fact of the matter is that it isn't safe. I have to fly out of either Toronto or buffalo. So not sure how long the flight is.

I've never even been on a plane before so I'm sure that also has to do with my added anxiety.

If you search 'flying surgery' on this forum there Are so many people saying its an absolute no no and extremely dangerous. That freaks me out.

I'm from Louisiana but live in Africa had my sleeve 1/29 this week . My surgent told me it was ok to go back to Africa in a week . It's a 16 hr flight . I'm sure you will do good . I'm waiting till the end of Feb. just to be safe .

Stacie

I spent an extra 2 days in San Diego before I flew home to Winnipeg. My biggest problem was the build up of gas sitting for 2 hours 15 min at a time. We flew from San Diego to Denver, Denver to Winnipeg.

It's only a 6 hr flight so that makes me feel a bit better.

I'll be flying from San Diego to the East Coast. I plan to get up and walk the aisle of the plane as often as possible - will make many trips to the bathroom! Also, I'll be "running" while seated: exercising my thigh and calf muscles to keep the blood flowing.

I hate to fly also close the window shade sit near asile and take a nap just think about being home soon good luck

All will be well

Seriously, it was not a big deal. I flew from SD to Houston; then Houston to Cleveland. Each was about a 2 to 3 hour flight.

Mary

Wear compression stockings and point and flex your toes while seated on the plane. also get up and walk frequently. It's not the actual flying that's dangerous, it's sitting with your legs down without moving, but YOU are in control of how much you move about.

Seriously' date=' it was not a big deal. I flew from SD to Houston; then Houston to Cleveland. Each was about a 2 to 3 hour flight.

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I'm flying from San Diego to Chicago and from Chicago to Akron/Canton. 6 hours total. I have compression socks and plan to walk the isle when permissible.

Amanda Rae

I'm flying from San Diego to Chicago and from Chicago to Akron/Canton. 6 hours total. I have compression socks and plan to walk the isle when permissible.

Amanda Rae

I am flying from Chicago to San Diego too I will walk a lot too surgery 2/27/13 Dr Garcia

I had surgery in Tijuana and flew back to Texas within a week. Absolutely no problems. I did not wear compression stockings.

Just asked this to my surgeon last night... I leave today to go back home, two and a half hour flight. Doc said walk on the plane if I could or at least move legs a bit during flight especially sice I don't have compression socks. But he also said not to be overly worried as the Heparin/blood thinner used in surgery and after is in your body for many days to help keep away clots.

Hope your worries are eased!