Two weeks ago I suffered a subdural hematoma. Holes were drilled in to my skull to relieve the blood. It was an 11mm area of blood and my brain shifted to the left side of my head. After the initial surgery the blood was reduced to 4mm. I wore the drain for 4 days and blood continued to drain. Several CT Scans were performed before I was released. I have to get one more CT Scan next week and a follow up with my Neurosurgeon on October. My question is after this kind of issue will I be able to pursue my career goal next year as a Travel Manager, which will require flying a good percent of the time. Will this type of activity cause additional problems and will it be save for me to fly? Thank You.
I read your question carefully, and I understand your concern. It might have been useful if you had also mentioned the cause of the hematoma. Usually it is a head injury, but rarely there can be a vascular malformation, coagulation issues or medications. I'll assume its head injury, the common cause. If your question is for the next few weeks I recommend to wait for a month after surgery before flying again, or at least till control CT scan. If you mean in the long term there is no reason not to fly again once the remaining blood has been absorbed, you can resume your work. I hope to have been of help.