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I had a fill over a month ago. Went on a trip to a high altitude and have not been able to eat much ever since. Does anyone know if altitude can cause issues. I can't even eat a half cup of food right now. Ugh...

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I have heard people say that flying can temporarily tighten the band, however, I fly all the time due to my job and I've never noticed any difference.

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I fly all the time also, never made a difference...it could be coincidence...

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I've been watching a vlog by an individual by the name of bandedwendy. She apparently moved to a location with that is located in a higher altitude and seems to have experienced so issues with the higher altitude and trouble with flying. Please see the following tube link about 2:55 into the video.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=FeYJtaifoQA&list=UUY7CuDd3xtv5i9S2X7w8rzg

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I fly all the time also, and I actually do notice. I take it easy the day of flight and the day after. It's one of those times to say, do what your band says, don't fight it! :-) it will win ! Lol!

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yup, higher altitude also made my band feel tight. went to a destination with corrected alt was almost 7000 feet. for a week I ate real slow.

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Wow, just goes to show we're all different, I travel on around 20 long distance flights each year and have never noticed a thing. Anyway, my band is coming out in 3 weeks and I'm getting sleeved, so I won't have to worry about that in the future :-)

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Hi! In relation to altitude, I experience a tightening each time I fly or go into the mountains to ski. Usually lasts about 4-5 days. Last April I was a little concerned as it took my appetite away completely and I ended up buying Protein Meal Replacements just to get energy in me to ski. On the positive side, I have been told that this is like the band should work when properly adjusted. I'm a year banded and yesterday had a .25 fill. Still not at all like it felt at altitude but getting there. I guess what I'm saying is somewhere between the 'altitude' feeling and where I am now would be healthy. I'm not advocating that the band should restrict you so you can't eat/ drink. That's foolish.

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