Is it safe to fly after excessive blood loss during septoplasty?

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According to the surgeon my husband had excessive blood loss During his septoplasty, he still feels so weak 12 days post op. When can He start to feel normal again? what vitamins and or foods will help with his recovery. He needs to get back to work, and is it safe for him to fly?

Garrett H. Bennett, MD · Answer

Excessive bleeding is bad. If this happens in the air your husband may be in serious trouble. Being a little weak 2 weeks after surgery is not abnormal but very week would not be normal.  You may want to check his hematocrit (amount of blood in the body) with a simple blood test that will tell how much blood he actually lost. You will be able to tell how safe it is to fly. Once you learn his hematocrit you could need a range of supplements and iron rich vegetables all the way to transfusions. For a simple test the peace of mind will be worth it.

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