Flying 6 weeks after Micro Decompression Surgery

[Kazahmed]

Hi there,

My husband has recently had Micro decompression surgery for trigeminal neuralgia. We are due to fly to Egypt on Tuesday which is 6 weeks to the day of the operation.

We saw the specialist yesterday who said "he can't see any reason why you can't fly" but he would not day it's ok to fly as doesn't want any comeback.

We really don't know what to do for the best and whether 6 weeks is enough of a recovery period for my husband.

Anyone flown after this amount of time after the same surgery and any advise, difficulties experienced.

My husband is the priority and we are both unsure what to do.

Thank you.

Kaz

[cat3]

Kazahmed, here's an excerpt from an NHS site regarding flying after Decompression surgery :-

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Flying

You should not fly for 2 weeks following your surgery. You should not undertake any long haul flights for 6 weeks. If travelling on a long haul flight within 6 months then you should wear your hospital stockings when flying.

Link to site :-

google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q...

Sorry I've no direct experience of this issue. Hope this helps. Cat x

[Kazahmed in reply to cat3]

Thank you Cat. That's really helpful. Wish the specialist had been more so. X

[cat3 in reply to Kazahmed]

You're welcome Kazahmed. Enjoy your flight ! x