Is It Safe To Fly Post Partial Hysterectomy?

Posted on Fri, 21 Nov 2014

Question: Can I fly 10 days after a partial hysterectomy that was performed laparoscopically, if I wear compression tights and do not do any heavy lifting?

Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
yes can travel safely

Detailed Answer:
Hello, there is no problem in taking a flight after hysterectomy.
But take care if following points -
- keep flexing and extending your legs in between during flight
- drink lots of water
- wear compression stockings
- in case you feek any tightness in chest or air hunger then inform the crew as soon as possible.
All the best.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj