Flying after having varicies banding

[Joall]

Has anyone been on a short flight after having osphagus varicies banding? I've had 8 varicies banded over the last two months but have been told today I'm ok for another month. Is it safe to fly? Any opinions on this

Best wishes

Jo

[AyrshireK]

It's best to check with your doctor to see what the state of play is with your varices. If they give you the go ahead then you should be ok. However, we have had people on here who's plane has had to land as a medical emergency after varices burst mid-flight due to cabin pressure though that was a bit more long haul.

Give your specialist secretary a ring to check.

Katie

[Joall in reply to AyrshireK]

Hi Kate

Thankyou for your reply, my heamtologist said I'm fine to fly as it's only 2 hours but gastronomy consultant said he wouldn't recommend it because I wouldn't be able to get insurance. I'm so confused???

Been today to have an endoscopy and everything looks fine. Why doesn't good news last longer than a few seconds.

Jo xx

[Hidden in reply to Joall]

.......also ring a few insurance companies see what they say

[Hidden]

My consultant recommended wearing the compression tights (although I never have- I just forget!)

[Joall in reply to Hidden]

Thankyou. I don't care what I have to do, I just want a few days away from the rat race.✈

[Hidden in reply to Joall]

Totally understand. Hope you have a lovely hols when it happens

[Ginnymax]

I had 3 varices banded in December and had to checks in jan and march then told it was then safe to fly . Then 2 weeks later I was in the Maldives so long flights a 7 hour then a 4 hour then a one hour 😊 But you need to Ask your consultant .

[Joall in reply to Ginnymax]

Thankyou, That's gives me hope. ☺