Does anyone know how long you have to wait to fly on an airplane after surgery? I am having my surgery sept 3rd and I am supposed to fly on the 19th... Will this be possible 2 and 1/2 weeks later?

Check with your doc, but I would think it's okay. People fly to go to Mexican surgeons all of the time. And that's just a few days after surgery.

They put people that have been operated on in Mexico on a plane a few days after surgery. I see no reason not to fly. If you are really concerned, ask your doctor.

Also, I'd say just make sure you can get maybe an aisle seat so you can walk every hour or so. Other than that, I agree that if people can fly to Mexico for their sleeve, you can weeks post-op.

I was sleeved in Mexico on Saturday and flew home (5 hours) the next Wednesday. I felt fine. No issues.

Thanks for the great advice... I having my surgery in the us and my flight will only be an hour so I think im covered.

As others have said you should be fine. I flew from Dallas to Cali just short of 2 weeks post op for work with no issues.

My girlfriend told me the same thing she just said I would be very tired and sluggish...

I will be flying back from Mexico on Tuesday after my surgery on Saturday. I was told to stand up and walk some during the flight.

Wow everyone is getting sleeved in Mexico how much does in cost there just curious?

My doctor including the hospital stay and all tests are $6800 much less expensive than here in the US.