Hello!
I have some work travel coming up and am wondering what experience others have had with flying post-procedure. My aneurysms were unruptured. Left side was a pipeline 14 months ago and the right side was coiling 8 months ago. My neurosurgeon said I am cleared. But am super anxious. Would love to hear how flying was after procedure and how long you waited to fly. Thank you!
Good morning Anne! Flying in itself wasn’t a problem after I ruptured, it was the bright lights, the noise, and my decreased cognitive abilities. The closest to any procedure I has was the week after I had the coils with a balloon assist. We’ve had lots of members share their stories of flying after procedures. If you look at the photos you can see where they’ve gone too or do a search on flying. @JoSanti just posted her trip to the Philippines under Success Stories!
Hi, I flew short distance CA to LV my first year after my rupture/post surgery that’s less than an hour only without any problems and of course being cleared by my neurosurgeon first.
Next was Europe and Philippines long flights just made sure I walked every 2 hrs per my docs instruction so I have my Apple watch reminder every 2 hrs. I also get nauseas with motion so I chew ginger candy that works very well. Good luck and enjoy life.
Jo
Hi Ann, I flew across country four months after having a 20mm stent placed, then again about a month and a half later. I had no problems at all, just a surprise when the X-ray at security showed something in my groin…my arterial closure device! I was really happy when midway home on the second flight I realized that I wasn’t actively worrying about my aneurysms any longer, the treated ones or the unruptured one. That was definitely a moment of freedom. 
I have three domestic flights coming up in May and June, and I’m not concerned at all. I travel internationally for work, and haven’t yet made a trip abroad since treatment, but I’m looking forward to having that part of my life back. Good luck with your flights, and remember to do some breathing exercises whenever you get the opportunity. 
I traveled after a ruptured aneurysm and had no issues. My doctor told me that people fly from accross the globe with giant unruptured aneurysms to be treated there. I would have to think that since yours didn’t ruptured and are already treated, you have the same chances of a medical problem as anyone else on the plane. But probably not from the aneurysm.
Enjoy your trip!
Hi, I did a 3 hour flight .. three months after a flow diverter was placed. I had clearance from my surgeon but I was worried. It was fine. Drank lots of water. Walked as often as I could. Used compression socks - my sister told me to, I figured it could not hurt. All journeys are tiring nowadays. And there is a lot of travel time before and after the flight itself. Be as prepared as you can. Breathe a lot. You will be fine - it’s the little things that will make it easier. Sweets to suck on during landing and take off and any other time. Water. Keep your feet elevated while waiting when you can.
I had a WEB implanted in my unruptured aneurysm 2 years ago. I flew home 2 days after the procedure and have flown more then 2 dozen times since then. Never had any issues. If your doctor says you are cleared - trust your doctor.
I flew overseas about 1 1/2 years after my rupture and 1 year after the additional coils and stent. When I had my follow-up angiogram my neurosurgeon said that I could fly overseas but that I should be careful as I still was on a high dose of Aspirin so I didn’t hurt myself. He said that nothing will happen in my brain. I was anxious for the trip so I brought earplugs and a sleep mask with me if I needed to get away from the bright lights and the sound, but everything went well. I have made the same trip every year since then. I make sure that I drink a lot of water during the long commute, but we have to be careful, too much water can create problems with the mineral balance in our bodies. I knew about this, but it happened anyhow to me after a long flight. I had to go to the Emergency Room, my heart was racing and I felt crappy. The doctor thought that I was dehydrated coming back from overseas, but that was wrong, my natrium was too low. I got an infusion to regulate my natrium levels and I was told to drink apple juice or Gatorade or Pedialyte. Nowadays I use Pedialyte when I’m flying, I just bring the packets and pour them in my bottle of water, I also ask for apple juice to drink. So be careful, ask for a glass of apple juice and not only water.
Enjoy your trip.
I had coiling for a 20mm unruptured aneurysm & flew internationally 2 ½ months later. I was apprehensive but everything was fine!
Hi!
I flew from NJ to Budapest a month after my 4 aneurysms were fixed with 5 pipeline stents. I asked my doctor and he just joked don’t let anything hit you on the head. I had no problems at all. Just ask you doctor what he/she thinks.
Hope your trip goes well.
I have travelled various places. No problems 
11 mm post surgery. Endovascular. 22 coils and 4 stents later.
I did not know that could happen thanks for sharing! I did have to look up natrium, though I should have been able to guess by what you shared to drink 
. Sodium ion NA+, not sodium chloride aka table salt.
Thanks! I now have something else to use!
