Just some thoughts...

I am glad you found a location, afer reading about the first Dr. I almost lost my mind on the computer screen....talking to myself saying are they for real, no way they can't be. Maybe they are still brand new to the lap band all together.

I've heard about doctors that delay fills, but I haven't heard the no fly rule. That's nuts. People do it all the time. There are flight attendants with the band for crying out loud.

Are you using fill centers USA in MN? I have been calling them, trying to find out about using them after my surgery. I live in Manitoba, Canada and will have to drive about 7 hours to the fill center in MN.

Hi, people fly all the time, everywhere, especially from South Korea to their homes after they have their surgeries, yep. Oh I was getting my Fill,s at every two weeks after my surgery. I intentionally hesitated for my fourth fill, which I had on 7 Aug purposely to see if I can do it myself, you know self determination. I am scheduled for a trip to the states in Sep and my doc recommended a fill prior to going, so I did that. I have 7 cc in a 10 cc band. Once I return I will get another in Oct and press my schedule to loose my #s by my anniversary date which is 4 Jan 11. Since my 3rd fill to my 4th I had not worked out at all, just in the garden one to two hours occasionally. Now of course I will pick up my exercise routine. I have a stationary bike inside my home, You may want to purchase an inexpensive one and exercise in your home 30 minutes, three or four times a week or more if you desire. You really feel good too. Schedule your vacation and go and have fun. Rem you are in control now of your life, everything you do is for you so think positive. Rem we adjust our schedules everyday, so enjoy life now. Look at all the bandsters who have already flown, especially those who come the South Korea for their surgery and return to places like Canada the same week. HAVE FUN OK.

Hey Maggs . .. hang in there. You will get it all worked out. Sorry you're having trouble, but it sounds like you're on the right track. Best of luck!

no flying?!! i understand they dont want you to get on a plane 2 hous after a fill in caseyou are overfilled....but NEVER... yeah righ!

My DR in Boston is really conservative. i have to wait 2 months between fills...maybe that explains why i have (only) lost 42 lbs in11 months

I moved from Miami to Boston and my1st winter i was not prepared for it!! i am now a big believer in HATS to stay warm.

good luck

i've never heard the "no fly" rule? I told the Doc that I would be flying after my fill and all he said was "have a nice trip"....

my doc is also very strict w/a lot of rules after each fill....clear liquids/3days, liquids/1 week, mushies, 1 week, etc... so it takes like 4 weeks after each fill to return to "normal" eating...My doc has a lot of "do not eat" on my list...but the Doc you found doesnt sound reasonable. It almost sounds like maybe he/she doesnt really know a lot about banding....? (just my thoughts - dont mean to upset anyone out there....)

Since thousands of working people have the lap-band, all industry would stop if they couldn't fly after they have fluid in their band. Perhaps the person you spoke with didn't understand what you were saying? That is the dumbest thing I have ever heard of. I am so glad you have found another doctor.

I am so glad you are enjoying your new home in Minnesota. I wish you the best of luck and enjoy your vacation down here in sunny Florida. It is so hot right now, in the 90s every day with a heat index of over 100. I can't wait until winter!