To cut a long story short I've been invited to go to hong kong on holiday!!! The person originally going had backed out and I've been offered the place to go instead... However the flights are 3hours and 12 hours... Do I need to have my band totally unfilled... I'm sure I read that you do somewhere for long haul flights.. Its a once in a life time holiday but not sure about going back to no fill at all.

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Congrats, because you sound excited! I never experience any issues with my band while flying. I haven't been on a 12 hour flight with it though....

Thanks catfish I'm soooo excited.. Probably more so because before july I would never even considered saying yes. The seat belt issue was a no no. Being out in public was a no no.. This op has helped me get my life back.. I've booked hair and nails already.. How far is the longest you flew? My flights the long part are over night so I won't be eating anyway.. And I won't be squidged in small space as its first class. The opinions on the net vary. I googled it..? Some say to unfill as it can cause food to get stuck, others not

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I've had a few that were a couple hours. I just had something light an hour or so before the flights. Never noticed anything different.

Hong Kong -- Wow! I have traveled quite a bit but never to Asia. Sounds like the trip of a lifetime. I am pre-band and have no advice but I do know many people fast for long flights as a way of preventing jet lag. The airline will probably have some kind of Miso soup or salty broth option. So happy for you to have this opportunity. It is really exciting to see people getting their lives back and new doors opening. Yippee!

Thanks bandista.. You truely are one of the sweetest most positive people.. I've never experienced jet lag. I'm not very travelled. Can't wait asia seems to be a very interesting place to go.

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I've been on 8 flights since June with no problems other than slight tightness. I wouldn't think a complete un-fill would be necessary, in my opinion. I just stick to liquids or mushies as much as possible. Have a great time!

Sounds fun!

Granted this is strictly my experience and my doctor's advice, but he said there's no reason to unfill a band just for airline travel.

I had no problems when I flew last winter. Hopefully your flight goes smoothly too.

Thankyou to all of you that took the time to reply... Its greatly appreciated.

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I haven't flown since being banded, so I can't offer any advice. However, I will say......have a GREAT time! Very exciting!! I've been to Hong Kong, and it was a wonderful trip. Enjoy every moment

I fly several time a year and flew a week after being banded and have never had a problem and it will be 3 years in December.

Have fun!!

Hi Zingy as for flying I think you will be just fine, I travel and have never had any problem with my band. As a matter of fact I have never ever thought about an unfill. Now of course ask you Dr. Funny I am always so excited to sit and buckle my self in is all I can think about.

First Class you are so lucky. This will be a trip of a liftime go have fun eat little plates and enjoy yourself.

If you dont mind I would like to make a couple of sujjestions. There is a restaurant called Spoon, it is one of the in places in the world to eat at.

Also my favorite is the Aqua Luna Victoria Harbor cruise. You need to take the 7:30pm so you can see the light show from the harbor. PM me if you want any other advise on HKG.

Go have fun enjoy your new life. That is why we did this RIGHT?

was banded in July and have flown a bunch since then (tho nothing international). haven't had any issues. good luck!