Hey, y'all,

My surgery is scheduled for Feb 19, and I'm so excited I can hardly see straight!

I'm starting liquids on Tuesday, and then on Thursday, I have to travel on a plane and be gone for a week. I have to travel again 10 days after the surgery.

Does anybody know if there will be a problem with air travel during the liquid diet phase or right after surgery? I'm not looking forward to it, but it's a family committment. I'm mostly worrying about seatbelts and having a tender tummy.

THANKS! :eek:

Angie in Texas, US

Hi Angie, Congratulations on getting a date! I understand the excitment. I haven't had any experience with travel after surgery, but a lot of people fly to Mexico to have it so I assume they can fly home ok afterwards. My incisions are all well above the waist so the seat belt should be ok.

Hi Angie,

I haven't flown since my banding on Feb 18, 2008, but have done a couple of 1000+ mile car trips.The seatbelt goes under the tummy so it shouldn't press any tender areas. One of my incisions was right on my waist so for the first month after surgery I couldn't wear pants with elastic. I found some black knit PJ bottoms with a drawstring waist that were sooo comfy. That's what I wear to travel along with t-shirts that are now way too big.

How long will your flight be? You can't carry liquids onboard but you can carry an empty Water bottle and a baggie with some Protein powder. You can also carry some powdered chicken broth or slimfst powder to mis in your bottle or a cup of hot ware from the flight.

Good luck,

Diane