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How soon can I fly following hernia operation
A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Douglas Yajkoanswered
General Surgery 54 years experience
2-3 days : No luggage lifting for 3-4 weeks.
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Dr. David Earleanswered
General Surgery 33 years experience
Use your judgment: Air travel after hernia repair has no specific restriction. Use your judgment, an base your decision on factors such as how long ago the operation was... Read More
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5.6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 44-year-old female asked:
Dr. Addagada Raoanswered
General Surgery 58 years experience
If really necessary : It is hard to believe 3 decades ago after hernia repair not allowed even get out of bed ! now quick ambulation is the rule, ideal time is to wait fo... Read More
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5.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Sabha Ganaianswered
Surgical Oncology 22 years experience
Typically: You should ask your surgeon, but normally, yes. I am assuming this is a hernia of the abdominal wall and not involving the chest.
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5.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Francisco Agulloanswered
Plastic Surgery 22 years experience
Check with your Dr: More than likely, you may be able to fly one week after hernia repair, just check with your doctor.
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5.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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Dr. John Langellanswered
Aerospace Medicine 24 years experience
No rule for flight: although there is no specific rule for when you can fly after most hernia surgeries, It makes sense to wait 1-2 weeks if having substantial pain afte... Read More
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3.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A male asked:
A Verified Doctoranswered
Family Medicine 49 years experience
If laparoscopic: 24-48 hrs after surgery.
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786 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 28-year-old male asked:
Dr. Lois A Freisleben-Cookanswered
Pediatrics 37 years experience
Yes, you should be: worried if you are in a lot of pain. If your pain is related to the hernia, you should not wait to have surgery as pain usually means incarcerated bo... Read More
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3.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 43-year-old male asked:
Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered
Pathology 51 years experience
A commercial airline flight would not pose any more risk than any other activity of daily living.
Wish you good health!
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Answered Sep 04, 2022
A female asked:
A Verified Doctoranswered
Urology 53 years experience
Here are some...: As reported, your hubby had uneventful minimally invasive abdominal hernia repair - not specified; congratulation! Clinically and generally speaking, ... Read More
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2.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Mark Hoepfneranswered
Surgery 41 years experience
Varies: What type of hernia? Usually an outpatient surgery for a minor hernia, a few days of moderate discomfort treated with pain medication, no heavy work o... Read More
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5.6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Scott Schneideranswered
29 years experience
Depends.: The best answer to your question would be from the surgeon who performed the operation. How long after? How big of a hernia? Was mesh used? Where w... Read More
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5.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Mark Hoepfneranswered
Surgery 41 years experience
Varies: Depends on the type of work, but generally can go back to light work in about a week after surgery and no heavy work for about 4-6 weeks. Get specific... Read More
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4.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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