I was banded banded on Dec 20th. I am going on a trip on Saturday, a spay/neuter clinic so it is a lot of work and some vacation. I don't want to screw up while there. I need some advice on eating there. I am going for a week. Not sure if I will get to exercise while I am there, but I do want to at least wake up early a couple days and maybe take a walk on the beach, I'm going to the Bahamas. Also flying with the Band? I have not had any fills yet, so it shouldnt be bad right? I heard it can tighten when flying. Also those new scanners are just external, right? So I shouldn't have any problems with that, I would think.

Any advice anyone has would be appreciated. Thanks

I was banded banded on Dec 20th. I am going on a trip on Saturday, a spay/neuter clinic so it is a lot of work and some vacation. I don't want to screw up while there. I need some advice on eating there. I am going for a week. Not sure if I will get to exercise while I am there, but I do want to at least wake up early a couple days and maybe take a walk on the beach, I'm going to the Bahamas. Also flying with the Band? I have not had any fills yet, so it shouldnt be bad right? I heard it can tighten when flying. Also those new scanners are just external, right? So I shouldn't have any problems with that, I would think.

Any advice anyone has would be appreciated. Thanks

I was banded on 12.16.10 and have had 2 fills. I flew the day after each fill, the only problem I have had is with hotel buffett eggs ...I dont know what they put in that pan of scrambled eggs but I got stuck. So no more hotel eggs No other problems

I went on vacation like 2 weeks after I was banded, no problems. Hotels usually have a gym if you need it. Just eat small portions and you should be fine! oatmeal, eggs, grilled chicken, fish veggies I'm sure you can find these things

I haven't flown yet, but I can't see ANY reason why it would be a problem.

I travel all the tome for work and find I lose more when I travel. I have an eggwhite omlette with veggies for breakfast. Lunch is some sort of meat and veggie and the same with dinner. Hydrate as much as you can. If your band feels tight inflight...sit back,sip water and enjoy the flight.

Hi Jess55,

I travel a lot for work & have flown several times since 12/20 surgery. Here are a few tips & gotchas:

- I take my Water bottle. I'm so used to having that thing around me now that its just too weird not to have it within arms reach! Make sure its empty when going through security & fill it after you're thru the checkpoints. At best, you only get a small cup of water on the plane but I get so dry. nice to always have water with me

- Pack Snacks. Hardest thing about being on the road for me is eating every 3 hours - it just doesn't jive with most business meetings. Unfortunately, my fav snack greek yogurt will never make it thru security so I throw a couple Protein bars in my bag. Nuts work, too. This way *you* can control what/when you eat & not have to be at the mercy of some else's sched.

- Pack Protein powder. I actually have shakes I like. I bought a little divided container (its in the baby section at your local chain store - moms use it for baby powder) so I can easily carry 3 servings with me. This I know I can get some protein in - regardless of what may be on the menu.

Good luck & safe travels.

chloe