Yes flying even long haul is quite safe, ask the surgeon about this; as you are receiving low weight heparin 'B' to prevent thrombosis there should be less risk than usual.

Ballooning is an active sport requiring medium physical exertion. We do not fly passengers who have recently mended broken bones, surgery within six months of flight without their doctor's permission, or are pregnant. See similar questions...

Generally speaking, it takes approximately one month for the body to restore its normal clotting. During this time it is better to avoid flying. There is not enough information to clearly define whether the same level of risk of deep vein thrombosis applies to shorter operations on the upper body as it would on procedures on the lower limbs. However, for maximum safety it is best to assume that for the first month the risk of clots forming in the deep veins is higher. See similar questions...

You can fly home after your surgery. Low weight heparin 'B' may be administered to reduce the possibility of thrombosis. Ask the surgeon about this. See similar questions...

With a few exceptions (for example, heart or lung surgery, brain surgery) you may resume flying when your surgeon releases you to your "usual activity" as before the operation. Just report it at the time of your next FAA medical exam. If any questions, call. See similar questions...

After surgery there is sometimes mild discomfort which can be relieved by Tylenol. You will be asked to use ice cold compresses on the eyelids for the day of surgery and the day after. See similar questions...

On the vast majority of patients we use the most current surgical method of cataract surgery. It is the "Clear cornea - Small incision - No stitch" method. There are no shots to the eye. After mild sedation, eye anesthesia is achieved with eyedrops. An ultrasound probe is introduced through a 1/8-inch, self-sealing puncture. The ultrasound breaks up the cataractous lens and the fragments are aspirated. See similar questions...

The precise regulations are given in Part 103 as referenced above, but in general, you must stay out of controlled airspace (around larger airports) unless you have permission, and you must stay below 18,000'. You may not fly over "any congested area of a city, town, or settlement" or "over any open air assembly of persons" at ANY altitude. As far as launching and landing, it's up to local laws, if any, and landowner permission. See similar questions...

We ask pregnant mothers and guests taking medications to consult with their physician before flying in a Hot Air Balloon. See similar questions...

Why airships fly is explained by the Principle of Archimedes: "Bodies submerged into a fluid receive from it a lifting force which is equal to the mass of the displaced fluid." (This is the same principle that explains why boats float on water.) The airship is filled with a lifting gas (Hydrogen, Helium, hot air or natural gas). The air in which the airship finds itself has a higher specific weight than the lifting gas. See similar questions...

We would recommend not flying for 1 week after treatment, this is due to the dry atmosphere inside an aeroplane. We will schedule your aftercare appointments for 1 week and 1 month after treatment and we recommend that you attend these appointments. See similar questions...

Yes. We do not have any specific threat to flights in the U.S. However, out of an abundance of caution, we have taken these steps as a precautionary measure. We continue to monitor intelligence sources closely and will adjust the security measures as warranted. See similar questions...

Generally, as long as your vision is stable and meets the requirements for your class of medical certificate, you may be certified. Retinal surgery or any operation that might affect your side vision is a bit more complex and requires a report from your surgeon before approval. Contact the office for more information. See similar questions...

Trauma can "trigger" symptoms on a chiari patient, even if they have never had any symptoms before. It's extremely rare for trauma to "cause" chiari (it's generally considered to be a congenital condition) however there are a couple of documented cases in which the chiari was actually acquired. Okay, I'll answer anyway. Everyone who gets this diagnosis is scared. You are not alone. See similar questions...