Question:
How soon after surgery is it ok to travel??

   — Janetroark (posted on October 27, 2009)

October 27, 2009
30 days at least - i had planned to leave about 3 weeks after my surgery and got the STOP from my surgeon. did you check with the dr's office??
   — salute_hg

October 27, 2009
I would think it would depend on the type of travel and the duration. That would be a question for your doctor, too.
   — flybaby46

October 27, 2009
I wanted to travel from the East coast to the midwest 2 weeks after lap RNY and my surgeon said no because the risk of blood clots was too high. I did what he said even though I felt I would be fine...after all those who get their surgery out of the country fly within a week of surgery...why couldn't I? But like I said I listened to my surgeon and you should too. We are not cookie cutters, we are individuals. Please speak to your surgeon, explain your travel plans, and find out what is best for you.
   — Caribou ME

October 27, 2009
I got on a plane a few hours after the drainage tube was removed. Flight was only 2 hours. The treck thru the airport that day was very tiring though.
   — skrella1

October 28, 2009
I was told road trip was ok as long as I could lay down in the back seat or put my feet up on something to prevent circulatin issues. No flying for atleast 30 days due to common complications.
   — phyllismmay

October 28, 2009
I wanted to fly to Florida from Maryland the day after I get out of the hospital and although I knew the answer the Doc said no way! It's also a short flight. I was worried not only about clots but if I got there and something went wrong Id have to find a doctor.
   — kmom1420