Anyone ever experienced anything different when flying after getting the lapband? My port area seems a bit swollen and sore.

I was told to avoid eating while flying and shortly after since the pressure in the airplane can make your band more restrictive.

I personally didnt/havent... but when people go to Mexico for surgery, do t they usually fly?

Body tissues can swell during flight. Think of your feet and ankles. You can't predict if your stomach tissue will swell, leading to more band restriction or tightness, so the general advice is drink plenty of Water before and during your flight, eat before you fly, and no food during or right after your flight. A few hours afterward, start slow with soft food.

I flew to Italy a couple of weeks after my first fill. I followed these directions and had no problems. I actually did eat a few bites of a meal on the trip home. But I was also not very filled either. So play it safe and eat right before. Hydrate hydrate hydrate!!!

I flew last week from Texas to Washington, D.C. And the whole week my band was tight. It also happens to me when I travel long distances in the car. It takes a few days for it to settle back down after I get back home. On the plus side I always lose a few pounds on vacation!

Thanks everyone. Makes sense, i had not thought about how our body tends to swell when flying. ????????

Oh the things we learn on our lapband adventures!!

I also find that I have to drink before a flight and bring a banana or something light.

Don't want to arrive anywhere feeling stuck!