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I, too, am going on a long flight. I just had my first fill yesterday and my doctor said I would be ok, though the nutritionist suggested that I take protein powder on the plane in case the food won't go down. In the best of times airplane food doesn't go down very well!! :frown: I wil be as prepared as I can. Fingers crossed!

I am taking a long trip to Europe. I just had my first fill and I'm leaving next Friday. Did you notice a difference in the band while you were flying? I, too, am worried about the seat thing. I've lost 23 lbs but it's not enough to eliminate the extension. I've very concerned about flying.

Not to worry, you'll be fine. During the first 2 weeks you are allowed vegetables and sugar free Jell-O, etc. The point is to decrease the fat around your liver so try to avoid fatty foods but I had egg whites during my first 2 weeks and even threw in a few lentils into my broth and it was fine. But try to stick to the liquids as much as possible. It is in your own best interest. You can do it!

I felt the same as you. They want to show that you are serious about the weight loss and are committed to it and the insurance needs it (at least mine did) as part of their qualifying criteria. Another reason is to try to shrink the fat around your liver so that the surgery will be easier for you. I didn't lose any weight - maybe 2 lbs and I had to be on a 6 month supervised program. Do the best you can and try to restrict the fatty foods. The process pre-surgery is much worse than anything after that.