I am 2 weeks post op today and feeling great! No more gas pain. Just a little tenderness near the biggest incision. But I can already sleep on my stomach which is amazing. Sleeping was hard before, most of first week, since I'm a stomach sleeper. I was waking up every 2-3 hours. But thankfully it's improved now. Been exercising everyday at least 15 min up to 45 min walking or going to the gym on the stationary bike. I'm down 19 lbs since the pre op diet and have a goal of 65-70 more to go. Been tracking food, drinks and exercising on myfitnesspal. It keeps me honest. On soft foods now starting today although I've been slowly adding day by day since I've been hungry. I'm scheduled to get my first fill week after next. I'm a little nervous to travel next week on a 4 hour flight. Sitting for a long period of time is uncomfortable. I've been working at home since 4 days after surgery so it's been easy to just lie down whenever needed. So any suggestions anyone has would be appreciated about flying and sitting for so long.

Edited September 19, 201411 yr by Texaslatina

Hopefully since you're not having your first fill until after your trip, you should be okay. Good luck with it. I've not been flying since before I had my band, so I can't say what it feels like.

Try to get a seat close to the bathroom so you have an excuse to get up and walk? Maybe a seat in the bulkhead? I work from home and sit on my butt all day. I went back to work 8 hrs a day a few days after surgery so you should be fine?