I read on the board about the band tightening after a flight. I have to say, it's true. I flew from Corpus Christi to Washington DC last week. The little short flight to Houston at 19,000 ft. didn't do anything, but on the long flight to DC at 30,000+ ft. I could literally feel it tightening up. :huh2:It was a little uncomfortable and I couldn't eat a thing. I rarely get stuck and have never PB'd, but I got stuck several times the 3 days followiing the flight. :confused_smile:It was the oddest sensation. :wink: I can't even really describe it, but I could definately feel it. I guess since the band is under pressure, the change in pressure outside my body affects the pressure inside. Just thought I would verify that.

This is good to know because I will be flying to Vegas on May 15. I will be sure to eat before the flight and not try to eat on the plane. Did you drink anything on the flight? I've never PB'd either and I don't want to do it in Vegas.

Yes, I was able to get water down. I had tucked a couple of slim fast in my suitcase when I left, and that is what I was able to handle when I landed. Just go slow with solid food for a day or two. I'm headed for Las Vegas next month. (I actually WON and all expenses paid trip for two!!!! WOO HOO!!) Now I know what to expect.

How exciting! I can't wait to go. A group of us are going to Celebrate my 40th birthday. I am not worried to much about food. I usually don't eat much in Vegas anyway. I guess now I won't be able to so I will take some Slimfast in my suitcase too. That is a good idea.

Have fun on your trip!

You too!!! And Happy Birthday!!

Just wanted to add my two cents (for what it's worth). I just flew from Baltimore to Vegas two weeks ago. Prior to my trip, I contacted my surgeon's office and asked about restriction during a flight because of what I have read on the board. The NP informed me that it has no effect. She told me that they have a patient who is a scuba diver and was concerned over the pressure and restriction while diving. My doctors office contacted the lapband company about this and they advised them that it is not effected and has been greatly tested. Well...I went on my flight and had no more restriction than normal. I drank and ate on the flight there, while there and on the flight home. I had no problems. I guess that everyone is different. Enjoy your trips. I absolutely LOVE Las Vegas and can't wait to go back. Win lots of money!!!!

I pretty much doubted this phenomenon myself until I experienced it myself. It could have been a coincidence, but after reading about it, and then feeling it, I have to say I think it's real in some cases. Now, I do know that there are high pressure bands (the ones that tend to leak saline) and the low pressure bands. I happen to have a low pressure band. Maybe that has something to do with it? I don't know. I do know that when my surgeons patients report things to him, if it's unusual, he is in contact with the band manufactureres and reports these types of things. Maybe they just need more data to make a claim of this sort. who knows....

I fly a lot, and sometimes it affects me, and other times it doesn't. Most recently on a flight to Phili, the stuff I ate before I got on the flight started coming up - it was like a huge air pocket was trapped.

Do you have anxiety before or during flying?

I have not flown... yet...

but I notice that I get tight when I am feeling anxious about something...

I fly a lot too. Most of the time it doesn't affect me and most of my flights are long long flights to Europe or Asia.

Flying/scuba diving should not affect your band. If it does, you must have air in the system. Air is what contracts or expands. I would see your Dr and tell him about it. It could be possible for the air to expand and burst the band.

I didn't have any restriction problems flying NYC to Tampa, or NYC to Orlando, or NYC to Chicago or NYC to Buffalo since getting the band.

Yes, I was able to get Water down. I had tucked a couple of slim fast in my suitcase when I left, and that is what I was able to handle when I landed. Just go slow with solid food for a day or two. I'm headed for Las Vegas next month. (I actually WON and all expenses paid trip for two!!!! WOO HOO!!) Now I know what to expect.

Aubrie, my dh won an all expense paid trip to Vegas for two next month as well! I am nervous about it, because I have never been on a plane in my life. Plus, I just had a fill on Monday and have restriction for the first time in forever. Now I am worried about my band getting too tight while on vacation, between my nerves and the actual flying.

OK guys...Vegas is my favorite place in the entire US. You have got to share with me how you guys are winning all expense paid trips to Vegas. That's awesome. I won an all expense paid trip to an all inclusive resort in Aruba about eight years ago. AWESOME!!!

I flew to Vegas a couple months post-op.. didn't feel a difference.. flew to NYC last month.. didn't feel a difference... I ate (snacks) & drank on board during all the flights..

And to get free vegas trips, make sure you use a comp card when you're there. Then you can get free rooms/food/shows, and sometimes vouchers for flights in the mail if you spend enough at their casino.

The United Way had a fund raising campaign. All those who contributed from the County (who is my employer) got their names put in a hat. At the end of the campaign they drew the name of a contributor for the free trip and it WAS ME!!! A local Bail Bondsman was the sponsor.... yes,...... I'm in law enforcement. I work for our local Sheriff.