After 5 years of pain and all kind of joints steroids injections I decided to have a surgery. I hope that everything will be alright and I will walk without so much problems and more stability on my legs so, I will be more independent.
I am very anxious for the good ending..
I have Degenerative multilevel discs deseas (on cervical spine as well on three levels, lumbar on four levels, and recently on toracic beginning on two levels). I know about the risks to have a surgery but my lumbar pain became almost umbearable. Wish me good luck with it s☺
I was wondering if I can travel after 6-8 weeks with the aeroplane. Thank you in advance for all your support answers & suggestions. ☺
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I hope things go very well for you. Personally, I wouldn't fly until more like 12 weeks following surgery. Don't try to rush things - give your body the best chance to heal. Good luck.
Thank you for your reply. If my surgery is not going to be in maximum two weeks I must cancel it 😔
I had a cervical discectomy 2 Dec 2019 then went to Jordan end of Jan 2020 about 7 weeks. Flight was about 5 hours. I believe after 6 weeks flights are Ok. I had special assistance at Gatwick which was a great help. The op went fine only a day of sickness due to anaesthetic. In my case I have stenosis so op was to stabilize degeneration. Improvements are quite subtle and take a while. The op itself was not a major problem, tho the possible risks seem scary. Good look and enjoy your holiday post op. I hope it helps.
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