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holiday after gastric balloon

How much time would you leave between balloon insertion and going on an overseas holiday (4 hour flight).

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    I think the first month is the hardest, although my experience was not typical. So at least a month is my opinion.

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    I have heard of some people taking a long trip within a week or two and doing just fine, but I would not recommend it. I would give it AT LEAST two weeks, more like four, just to be safe. And some people take longer to adjust, needing more like two months. But I would think that a month would be good for most people. Good luck!

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    My doctor told me not to travel for 4-6 weeks.

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