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Title: Air planes and continuation of high altitude..
Post by ladybugz on Jul 25^th, 2006 at 4:37pm

I'm 2 months post-surgery, does anyone know if it okay to be in airplanes? I get headaches all the time as it is. I'd love to go visit people, but flying seems like the only option. and I'm wondering how it may affect me. Thank u ...

Title: Re: Air planes and continuation of high altitude..
Post by elaine on Jul 25^th, 2006 at 5:28pm

Hi :) in response to flying w/mm I am a frequient flyer and last year I flew out west twice 5 & 6 hour flights and I have flown from Ohio to Orlando at least 30 times in the last couple years ;;DNo Problems :Dbut I do chew gum so my ears don't pop [smiley=laugh.gif] Elaine Calvert

Title: Re: Air planes and continuation of high altitude..
Post by moyamoi on Jul 25^th, 2006 at 7:34pm

Hi There,
My neurosurgeon told me that it was fine to fly as long as the plane is pressurised which covers your normal mode of flying!! but to be cautious about flying in planes that weren't pressurised like your little cessnas etc..
Moira

Title: Re: Air planes and continuation of high altitude..
Post by cubbie on Jul 26^th, 2006 at 6:23pm

Hello Ladybugz :)

Modern airliners are pressurized at about 35000 feet to a cabin pressure of about 6000 feet above sea level.

Almost like living in Denver!

Hope that helps!
Kevin