Conflicting advice on flying long haul post mesh removal

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- 03/14/2022 at 11:32 pm #31168
  
  Ian J
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  The web seems to be absolutely full of conflicting advice in when it is safe to fly long haul after a hernia mesh removal.
  Does anyone have a definitive answer? Seen anything from 5 days to 6 weeks. Very confusing.
  
  Thanks in advance.
- 03/14/2022 at 11:36 pm #31169
  
  William Bryant
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  I don’t know but best imo to be on safe sife
- 03/15/2022 at 6:11 am #31174
  
  Luther
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  The doctors I’ve spoken with say to wait two weeks near the surgeon, so they can address complications should they arise.
- 03/15/2022 at 6:14 am #31175
  
  Ian J
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  Yes my concern is risk of DVT though not short term problem’s.
- 03/15/2022 at 6:28 am #31178
  
  Luther
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  I have not researched how long after removal DVT can happen? I’m assuming it could present much later down the line, and would be something to make your GP aware of and a plan in place if your back home.
- 03/15/2022 at 6:32 am #31179
  
  Ian J
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  Yes I’m trying to find out surgeon guidelines specific to this procedure rather than the minefield that is the internet!
- 03/15/2022 at 6:36 am #31180
  
  Luther
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  Yes, I would agree. Google itself has lots of conflicting thoughts. I may ask my surgeon.
- 03/15/2022 at 8:07 am #31181
  
  Chuck
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  Ian J —-can we chat mesh removal offline…??? lets compare notes and figure out the best solution? you can messasge me on the site…or at [email protected]
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