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Is plane travel bad for postop patients ?
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Can be: It depends entirely on the surgery. If the surgery was an ENT procedure, then pressure on the ears or sinuses could be a problem. If there are complications such as infection or bleeding from any surgery, then also yes. Fatigue, stress, dehydration, and jet lag can all affect how you feel but many post-op patients can fly without serious problems. Ask the surgeon for advice.
Answered 6/10/2014
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