How long before you can fly after surgery

[Jozzyd]

I am awaiting scan results to see whether i need further back surgery (very likely), so just wondered if anyone knows if there are any restrictions re:flying and timescale. Thanks everyone in advance

[swc24]

Hi

I had back surgry in May and flew in Aug last year it will depend on what your having done and will be up to your consultant to say when you can fly you might also need to inform your travel insurance company if anything happens when your over there to your back they might not cover you
If your consultant says your fit to fly you may not need to inform the airline

Steve

I had surgery on Aug 12th last year moved house on Augh 24th and flew out on Sept 25th. Didn't show off my lovely scars though

[Jozzyd]

Nowt like doing it all at once Colette My scars too big to hide but i still wear a bikini Thanks Steve, hopefully i will get in soon just waiting for consultant letter again, had a disc removed 31/2 years ago and was uo and about same day so fingers crossed will just be same

[blondie]

I think it depends on the type of surgery, to be honest, My sister-in-law had to have an operation on her lung and it was quite a while before she was allowed to fly again (something to do with the pressure on the plane, if I remember rightly) but I'd imagine it would differ from one type of surgery to another. Your consultant should be able to advise you and then you can check with the airline, just to be one the safe side.