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First Plane Ride Post Surgery!!!

By sandradee0124

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Today I fly to San Francisco; back tomorrow afternoon. I have a meeting in the morning in Union Square. My hotel is there, and for the first time I'm taking BART (train) from the airport to my hotel. I'm also planning on taking the trolley from the hotel down to the pier which has great food, beautiful views and some walking opportunities. The sun will start to set around 9, and I don't want to be out there myself so I'll head back at sunset. I'm excited to be confident enough to plan this (execution? I'm pretty sure).

 

I'm home this morning packing, working and getting in some cardio.

 

I had an appointment with my new trainer at 5am and I slept through it. I NEVER do that. I called at 5:20 and he answered and I tried to get in at 6 but he couldn't so that is wasted time/money and motivation. I meet with him again on Sunday morning. Instead of being mad I stayed up and started doing stuff around the house. I have plenty of time to work out before I go to the airport.

 

Two concerns are fitting easier in the seats and no belt extender. I really only used a belt extender on commuter flights, and this is one of those so I'll be excited to see how that goes.

 

Get home tomorrow at 4:30 and support group starts at 6. That may not sound bad, but its rush hour and traffic that way will mean 90 minutes to go the 20 miles will be a stretch.

 

Funny. I'm not stressing on the trip at all! Thank you all for your fantastic support, and listening to me throughout the last 11 weeks (wow! today!). I sincerely appreciate your recommendations, support and courage throughout the way!

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    nbrett

    LAP-BAND Patients

    have a wonderful time. You have been doing so well so far, I am totally proud of you.

    wow, 5am training session... you are motivated!!! Sleep and eating are the two best things that I do in life lol..

    I also have a trainer lined up for my post op work out. Gosh they are expensive but so is eating junk food all day long.

    I wish you a safe and relaxing trip and can't wait to hear how it all went.

    take care

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    Teralucy

    LAP-BAND Patients

    Good luck on your first flight. I had my first flight a couple weeks ago and was very excited that I no longer needed the seat belt extender. However, once I landed I was unable to eat and had difficulty even drinking liquids. It took a few hours to be able to get liquids and soft food down without restriction. The next day I was able to eat solids, but had to do so much slower than ever before. On my return flight, I didn't experience the same complications, but since my flight I have had intermittent difficulties. One meal I will have no trouble, the next I will vomit after my first couple bites of solid food. I'm trying to decide if I should have fluid removed. It's been two weeks since my flights so I would think by now things should have settled down.

    Keep me posted. I'm curious to see if anyone else experiences problems after flying.

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    janetsjourneytoslim

    LAP-BAND Patients

    Wow 11 weeks! You are doing so good. This trip will be good for you! I know you are dissapointed about this morning, but this will pass and maybe you needed that rest more!! So have a wonderful flight, it will feel good when you have to "tighten" the belt more! Take a snack along as they don't feed you anymore! LOL Take that back, you'll get three peanuts! Have fun!

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    grigg4

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    Sounds like fun!! Jealous!! I am having to fly 9/14 and my first post op appt is 9/2 so I am going to be sure to not have a fill. I can't imagine going off with 2 men from my office and having issues on a plane!! Can't wait to hear how your trip was and how you did flying!

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