Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery

How long after a gastric sleeve can I fly home

Asked anonymously on September 9, 2026. General information, not personal medical advice.

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I live in London and want to know how many days I should stay in Istanbul after surgery before a four hour flight.

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Most surgeons ask you to stay five to seven days after a sleeve before a short flight, so the first follow-up and any early complications are handled here. Walk every hour on the plane and keep hydrated.

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Answered September 9, 2026. This is general guidance; a proper assessment needs your history and, often, an examination.

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