flying

[Karen]

We are getting ready to go to Cancun next week.  Does flying pose any problem after AN surgery?  Mine was 6 years ago.  I wonder about the altitude?  Also with my dry eye has anyone had problems on the plane?  Tired of the snow can't wait for warm weather and beaches!!!!  Karen

[JerseyGirl2]

Hi,

I've flown a fair number of times, both domestically and abroad, since my AN surgery two years ago. My first flight was 10 days after surgery and I didn't have any problems then or on any of the subsequent flights.

I think if your surgery was six years ago you should be just fine!

I can't address your dry eye issue since I didn't experience that, but hopefully someone who has had that problem will chime in.

Have a great time in Cancun!

Catherine (JerseyGirl 2)

[sgerrard]

We are getting ready to go to Cancun next week.  Does flying pose any problem after AN surgery? 

In this case, yes it does, so you had better mail me the tickets for "safe keeping." 

Enjoy. 

Steve

[Jill Marie]

Hi Karen,  I've flown many times since my surgery in 92 and have had no problems.  I use ointment in my eye 24/7, have no moisture at ALL!  My only recommendation is that you direct the over head vent to the person next to you providing they don't mind or just turn the vent off.  Enjoy your trip, Jill

[epc1970]

Hi Karen
I would seriously start packing right now! I flew west to east coast 2 weeks post op and had flown several times since. No problem. I did not notice any increased dry eye issues but bring eye drops etc on board with you just in case. Have a margarita for me!
Erin

[texsooner]

I fly all the time for my job....no issues.

Patrick

[lawmama]

I agree with the consensus.  I had my a retrosigmoid removal done on December 14th.  I just flew on a commercial flight two weeks ago and had absolutely no problem.  I called my neurosurgeon to get approval first, and I was told as long as it is a commercial flight the cabin is pressurized and there is no danger.  I didn't feel any additional pressure or pain on my flight.

Enjoy Cancun.  I'm jealous.   

Lyn

[tenai98]

Hi
My neurosurgeon told me six weeks out (apr/09) that I can drive, fly or scuba dive if I wanted to..I just recetly flew to Mexico and back with no problems...Mind you the taking off was a little lound so I pluggged my good ear until after we were in the air.
JO

[leapyrtwins]

Had my surgery on 5/31/07, got on an airplane to Denver (high altitudes) the first week in August.

No issues whatsoever.  No eye problems.

Jan

[Kaybee]

I have nothing significant to add except to say thanks for asking this question! My brother just asked me the same question this weekend and I had no idea.

[Adrienne]

I think the answer is: if you had problems equalizing your ears prior to surgery, you may after surgery as well.  If you didn't, you likely won't.  Seems like the surgery plays no part.  (I was fine before, and have been fine after on several flights).

Adrienne

[wcrimi]

Does a titanium mesh set off the metal detectors?

I'd hate to get arrested as a potential terrorist and have to try to explain and prove that it's all in my head.

[Jim Scott]

Wayne ~

To the best of my knowledge, titanium does not set off metal detectors.  My wife has titanium rods and screws in her spine and neck and flew to Scotland a few years ago with no metal detection alarm problem at the airport.  Most medical implants tend to be made of titanium so this usually is not an issue.  Of course, as always, I could be wrong.  If so, you'll soon find out. 

Jim

[JerseyGirl2]

Does a titanium mesh set off the metal detectors?

No, it does not.

Catherine (JerseyGirl 2)