Hello, I'm super excited to be approved for revision wls from VSG to Gastric Bypass. I'm 2 years and 1 month post op from VSG. About 1 1/2 years from surgery, I have started experiencing GERD. I did have my hiatal hernia repaired at the same time as my sleeve but the stinky hernia and GERD has come back. I'm currently 24 pounds to being within a normal BMI.

I was approved super quick for revision. I've tried 40 mg of ppi but my body wasn't having it to control my acid reflux. Eventually, I'm taking 2 ppi pills with some relief.

Anyway, the purpose of this post is Do you think I would be up to traveling on airplane 10 days post op from revision surgery? My flight will be 8 1/2 hours. My recovery from VSG was wonderful. No pain, I had to question my surgeon if he'd performed my surgery as I was walking laps around the nurse's station and was able down all my fluids.

I'm praying my recovery from revision surgery is similar to my first.

Thank you

My team does not allow flying for 6 weeks post op because of the increase risk of blood clots. You really should ask your Team about their policy.

Good Luck ?

Gotta ask your team. That is a really long flight. I developed a blood clot, even though I did everything right and started walking right away. Many surgeons do not recommend long car trips for flights for at least 2 months after major abdominal surgery. If you happen to be going out of the country you also need to think about where you would get help if a complication happened.

Hi Kadie,

I was supposed to travel with my family to Laughlin, a 3 hour drive to attend a friends funeral. Saturday will be my 9 day post-op and I was told I should not take this trip. I agree with the others, you should consult with your doctor because that is a long flight.

Everyone thank you for all the info. I have pushed back my surgery to the month of September where I do not have any planned travels.