has anyone had any issues with flying with the band. i heard that because of being so high some people have issues..plz share your experiences

Would love to know this as well.....I am flying 4 weeks post op!

I've taken several flights since I've been banded, and after I've had good restriction, and never felt any noticeable change in the tightness of my band. Some people have said they feel tighter and have trouble eating and drinking though.

I just got back from a coast to coast flight. I was 3 weeks post op at the time.

No problems flying, just a little discomfort at my incision sites from sitting for sooo long.

Heads up on some food choices: I got some pinto Beans at popeyes to take with me on the plane... very good.

I had some egg drop Soup from one of the chinese places in the airport...

I am still doing full liquids/mushies so I was kinda worried about food. Also, remember that you can bring food with you...as long as it is not liquid. (they let me bring some blackbeans from a restaurant thru security)

Good luck and have fun!

6 months post and had a 5 hr flight couple of weeks ago. No problems on flight, next day I felt a little more restriction and same with the return.

I flew from Melbourne Aus. to Dayton OH, USA then back again. The whole trip is 30 hours from my front door to my parent's front door. It was 2 months after surgery. I followed proper eating and drinking habits without a single problem. I didn't notice any changes in the band. I guess everyone is different though. :wink:

I had a two hour trip each way when I was 4 wks post op. No problems. The nurse at my doc's ofc did say some ppl experience some tightness w/ flying.

Have a safe trip!

I've flown several times & not a peep out of my band. Now the kid behind me was a pain in my butt but I guess that was NOT the question!

I had a 2.5 hour flight from North Dakota to Nevada. I must be the exception to this thread because the flight kicked my @ss. I hadnt eaten all day so after about an hour in Las Vegas we ate. Or I should say they ate and I sat and had PB the whole time. It was the first sliming experience for me and I was FREAKING out! I would suggest waiting a few hours after flying to eat anything and try something very slow.

I fly 4 hours each Sunday and Thursday and have had no problems. I wasn't aware that there might be an issue. My Dr. knows I fly each week and he never mentioned that it might cause problems so I am a little surprised that there are people that do have issues.

There shouldn't be any problem with flying. Liquid is not compressible. The only issue would be if there were some air in your band. It could compress making you feel hungry, but completely resolve itself when landing.

I am 51/2 weeks post surgery, and I am SCUBA diving.

I was worried, so I talked to the people at Allergen, and they gave me this explanation.

I flew about 4 weeks after my surgery and didn't have any problems on the airplane. I did however forget to eat slowly and chew well and had a PB experience in the airport surrounded by my students...

Extended flying can cause you to become less hydrated. Being less hydrated can cause changes/problems.

So if you feel any difference after a flight it is from being in dry air and becoming less hydrated.

Drink lots of water while on the flight. If it is a short flight don't even worry about it.

I fly almost every day.

thanks everyone...im going to VEGAS!!!!! i hope its all well.

I flew about 4 weeks after my surgery and didn't have any problems on the airplane. I did however forget to eat slowly and chew well and had a PB experience in the airport surrounded by my students...

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