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Is Flight Journey Advisable Post A Hysterectomy?

Posted on Wed, 23 Nov 2016

Question: I am having a LAVH on Nov 16. Can I fly home, which is a 1 1/2 hour flight on December 9?

Answered by Dr. Bonnie Berger-Durnbaugh (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
That time frame is ok for flying, but may not be ok for lifting.

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX

The general guidelines after a hysterectomy are that you can fly after 3 weeks. Generally laparoscopic vaginal hysterectomies heal more quickly than from total abdominal hysterectomy, so your time frame should be fine. The main problem might be that you should not lift more than 10 pounds for 4 weeks. You can ask the gynecologist who will be doing the surgery for his or her guidelines as they can differ from one to the next and depending on the case.

I hope this information helps. Please let me know if I can provide further information.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Bonnie Berger-Durnbaugh (5 minutes later)

Thank you so much for the information you gave me on flying. I have my pre op on Nov 14 and I can ask my doctor then also to see what he says.

V/R
XXXX

Answered by Dr. Bonnie Berger-Durnbaugh (16 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
OK

Detailed Answer:
Sounds like a good plan.

Wishing you a speedy recovery from your surgery.
Best regards,
Bonnie Berger-Durnbaugh, MD

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar