How long after a full hip replacement can I fly?
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hi,
does anyone knows how long I have to wait after a full hip replacement before I can fly again?
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Marilyn1212 Bhappy92
Posted
Hi. My surgeon was adamant no flying short or long haul for 3 months post op to avoid risk of blood
Bhappy92 Marilyn1212
Posted
Thank you Marilyn.
I will deffo stick to the 3 months no flying. Just to be on the safe side.
KR
Petra
Jollykev08 Bhappy92
Posted
My Doc told me 4 weeks. I flew almost 4 weeks to the day after my RTHR. It was two legs - 2 hours and 2.5 hours. I sat in an aisle seat and was able to get up and walk around, which he said was essential. Despite being a little worried, I had no problems whatsoever.
Bhappy92 Jollykev08
Posted
Hi Jolly Kev. thank you so much for your reply.
i just wanted to see if O may be able to fly for 1 hour before xmas.
But I checked with my doc again and he advised 12 weeks to be on the safe side as I did not have a straight forward RTHR.
Have a lovely xmas
Petra
ptolemy Jollykev08
Posted
I think it varies enormously from person to person and their doctor will be able to advise them. Just because it was OK for one person to fly a month after their op does not mean others can. DVC is a nasty thing to get and some are more sceptible than others to it.
Bhappy92 ptolemy
Posted
Hi,
I would make sure to wait 12 weeks. Just to be on the save side.
Petra