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

Jo EastwoodJul 7, 2014
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?

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Dr. Garrett H. Bennett, MD
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Answered on Aug 7, 2014
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