Just an FYI for new bandsters ...

So .... im 8 weeks post op and I had to take a flight yesterday. I flew from Baltimore to ATL, then from ATL to Memphis .... I swear as soon as we took off and my ears popped .... I felt the band kinda tighten. Not in a painful or uncomfortable way .... but in a way where I could tell the difference because it seemed harder for me to swallow, and I felt a slight tightness in my chest.

I can't really tell if its still tight, as I haven't really eaten today, but I know that I didn't feel that change in tightness on the 2nd flight .... I'll keep you posted

YES...... I have to fly to all my band appointments and for work. The band does get tight and for me I have had a few times where it wouldn't losen for a few days. I always go back to warm liquids until it losens and eat/drink things that act as diuretics to help get fluid off me and that seems to help the band losen.

did either of you have trouble with security?? i have to fly in july and i am getting kinda freaking out. My monm got a card that said she was banded i went to a different Dr. for my surgery and i didnt get one.

did either of you have trouble with security?? i have to fly in july and i am getting kinda freaking out. My monm got a card that said she was banded i went to a different Dr. for my surgery and i didnt get one.

I travel quite a bit and have been through almost every single body scanner on the market. I've never had a problem. You have nothing to worry about and you don't have to say anything to the TSA.

thanks Alex i feel better

There are some things I never think about until I read someones post. Now I will know what to expect and not to freak if I feel my band get tighter. Thanks.

I also didnt have any problems going through security.

ShuckyBucky, I like my band tight actually .... I only have 3.75 in a 11cc band, so anything that gives me more "restriction" is welcomed! I don't drink warm liquids to loosen anything.

Going through security is never a problem and I fly a lot. I get reflux when my band gets to tight so I try to keep it from getting to that point.

Going thru security not a problem....but did get a stuck episode after flying. you must be careful and listen to your body...everyone reacts differently. i am very cautious now when flying.

Nope I didnt get stuck, after I landed I waited about 3 hours and then went to macaroni grill. I had the chicken and shrimp penne pasta and had about 10% of my plate. The next day I only had liquids up until dinner time (protein shake for breakfast, and soup for lunch)and I was fine.