I have a quick flight later this week (about an hour). I haven't flown in a few months and do have a call into the doc, but is it no food/drink for 30 minutes before and 15 minutes after?

I flew to Denver about 4 hours.. didn't know about any restriction on eating or drinking.. didn't seem to affect my band at all... even flying from sea level to mile high...but if you are concerned call your Doc...

Some people don't have any issues when they fly, other have major issues. I, fall in the ladder. I carry Protein powder so I can mix a Protein shake when I get where I am going. Not much aside from liquid or yogurt goes down after a flight with me. But, I am able to sip Water while on a flight. Last time I sipped on a hot cup of coffee and that really helped me from getting to tight when we landed.

Have a safe trip

I also take protein bars and drinks for flying. Once mine gets irritated if takes a day to calm down and that can mess with a vacation!!

I fly all the time....I drink Gin & tonics before, during and after.....never a problem...

I fly all the time and have never had any issues, I'm like many people in the thread I didn't know there were restrictions/ guidelines for flying.

Hi,

I never heard of restrictions for flying and I've flown a lot since being banded in 2007. I do sometimes have a little more restriction after I fly but it's very temporary (2-3 days) and no big deal.

Good luck.

I have never had any problems flying.

Thanks, like everything else with the band each doc seems to have different guidelines. Mine is no food/drink during the flight, stop eating 1hr before, drinking 30 mins before and nothing "before you get to the baggage claim"!

I just flew, no biggie. It was fine.