Question 1

can total knee replacement contribute to a swollen foot when flying?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: depends how far post op you are. if there is any pain get checked out. especially calf. wear support hose and take asa when flying.

Question 2

how soon can i fly after having elbow replacement?

Accepted Answer

Just for the sale of: Healing, wait til you have full use and physical therapy, and the wound has completely healed.

Question 3

i'm wondering how soon can i fly after elbow replacement?

Accepted Answer

1-2 weeks: As soon as you are comfortable to fly

Question 4

how soon can i fly after cataract surgery in both eyes?

Accepted Answer

Discuss: Discuss with your ophthalmologist , but restrictions are minimal, within a few days.

Question 5

how soon can i fly fish after elbow replacement?

Accepted Answer

6-12 weeks: It takes about 6 weeks for all of the soft tissues to heal after surgery.  Then you have to regain strenght in the arm. Typically, total elbow arthroplasty (tea) requires a lifting restriction but motion should be unlimited.

Question 6

hi every year i fly to new mexico to see family and i have a baby on the way he/she will be 4 month and i was wondering if it can hurt the baby at all?

Accepted Answer

Not at all: Keep up her regular food and sleep schedule if possible, and try to fly after her second set of shots, usually at 4 months.  She will be well protected.  It is safest for her to fly strapped in a car seat, but the only way to be sure of that is to buy her a ticket, which not everyone can afford; instead, try to pick a flight which is not full and use the seat as  your carryon. Use bottled water.

Question 7

i have an overwhelming feeling that i am going to die when i fly?

Accepted Answer

Phobias are no fun: Fear of flying (or dying in a plane crash) is troubling to some people. If you go to a website devoted to this you might find help: http://www.Fearofflying.Com/ or, please contact a psychologist with expertise in cognitive-behavioral therapy (cbt) and systematic desensitization. This can help. The chance of dying in a plane crash = chance of dying in a bathtub.

Question 8

after how many days after colonoscopy can i fly?

Accepted Answer

Next day: If you are a pilot, the restriction relates to the anesthetic used.  No flying for 24 hours after sedatives and narcotics.  As a passenger, you can fly the next day, also.

Question 9

i have conjunctivitis should i fly?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Just be careful not to touch your eyes and then touch any other places where others may also have contact.

Question 10

should i fly with compression socks?

Accepted Answer

DVT prophylaxis: Travelers on a flight of less than 6 hours and those with no known risk factors for VTE, regardless of the duration of the flight, do not need DVT prophylaxis. Travelers with 1 or more risk factors for VTE should consider graduated compression stockings and/or blood thinner for flights longer than 6 hours.

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Hi every year i fly to new mexico to see family and i have a baby on the way he/she will be 4 month and i was wondering if it can hurt the baby at all?

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I have an overwhelming feeling that i am going to die when i fly?

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