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When can i travel by plane after bypass surgery? it was on 22/11/2013 and i want to fly from delhi to mumbai(2 hrs flight)
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Anytime: But two weeks and full mobility is likely more reasonable. People travel using wheelchair and rides and oxygen sooner. Most aircraft have lower oxygen than ground level and with fatigue, anemia, post op congestion can create some risk.
Answered 11/26/2013
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