Is 73 too old for bariatric surgery?
Surgery between the ages of 65 and 70 is reasonably common however it is uncommon for patients over the age of 70 to consider this as an option for them however there is no doubt that the rare individual may consider this as a reasonable option even out up to the age of 80.
Can you fly after bariatric surgery?
During the first four weeks after any laparoscopic surgery you have an increased risk of clots in your legs and lungs (DVT and PE) so it is generally advisable to delay travel on long flights until after the four week mark.
What is the most successful weight loss surgery?
The study found that gastric bypass appeared to be most effective for weight loss: Gastric bypass surgery resulted in an average 31 percent loss of total body weight in the first year and 25 percent of total body weight after five years.
Is the Boeing 747-8I still in service?
“The cargo market has had a very difficult few years, and shows no signs of growth. Meanwhile, the 747-8I passenger version was basically killed by the 777-9X, in much the same way that Airbus’s A380 was gravely damaged by the A350-1000,” he said. Nope, they can’t ‘wing it’ anymore. Source:Supplied
Are there any military variants of the Boeing 747?
The 747 is the basis for several government and military variants, such as the VC-25 (Air Force One) or the E-4 Emergency Airborne Command Post, and some experimental testbeds like the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft. By June 2020, 1,556 aircraft had been built, with 15 747-8s remaining on order.
What does the upper deck of a Boeing 747 do?
The 747 uses a double-deck configuration for part of its length and is available in passenger, freighter, and other versions. Boeing designed the 747’s hump-like upper deck to serve as a first-class lounge or extra seating, and to allow the aircraft to be easily converted to a cargo carrier by removing seats and installing a front cargo door.
Can a Boeing 747-8 Freighter wing it?
Boeing test pilots have subjected the new 747-8 Freighter to some extreme testing. The plane has been dragged, dropped, soaked, forced to hover, shudder and flutter Nope, they can’t ‘wing it’ anymore. Source:Supplied
