After Atrial Ablation and a flight home ?

[Spoiler]

Has anyone traveled by plane 2-3 days after a atrial ablation? I flew to the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio, US for a second consult. I am concerned about the flight if I decide on a anlation. We fly from Little Rock to Charlotte then to Cleveland. Air time is about 4 hours not including connection times.

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I haven’t a clue what the medical advice is but I flew UK to southern Spain a week after ablation. I still felt tight in the chest, but just took it easy and I was fine.

[BobD Volunteer]

I think the most important thing is to stay well hydrated and of course no alcohol.

[Vony]

I was advised not to fly for one month following ablation. But I live in the UK so maybe guidelines are different. Best wishes

[ThomasM34]

Hi mates,

Should not be a problem, of course as Bob always says, we are all different. I did my ablation in April in Bangkok in the Bumrungrad Hospital. 2 nights in the Hospital and the 3rd day I was on my flight back. No problems at all. Was fully cleared by my EP.

Good luck, all the best and cheers

T

[Spoiler in reply to ThomasM34]

What medications did you take after the ablation and for how long? They want me on amiordarone, which is such a horrible drug for 3 months after ablation.

[ThomasM34 in reply to Spoiler]

Oi good evening,

Taking just Pradaxa 2x morning and evening, 2 x 50mg labetalol betablocker and 2x80 mg Diovan for hypertension, thats it. No other anti-arrythmia or that sort of stuff.

And its getting better and better. Did some long distance flights and at least 1-2 short flights per month and all in the green.

Cheers

T

[Spoiler in reply to ThomasM34]

That is awesome!!!!!

[Maggimunro]

I flew to Barcelona 15 days after my 2nd ablation. No problems other than tiredness. I drank a lot of water and did not have alcohol.