Tips for Traveling with the Band?

[gingerjane 5]

This is my first business trip since being banded on 3/22 and I'm a bit nervous about it. Not about the food because I'm cleared for soft foods (including chicken, etc.) but because I tend to bloat really bad when traveling. Does anyone have any suggestions as to how to avoid this? I feel like because I'm on my feet all day (I'll be working a trade show) that I tend to swell up. I can always notice it in my hands and feet.

I already plan on buying a bunch of Protein shakes to keep in my hotel room when I get there, and I'm going to try to drink as much Water as I can. But, I feel like travel ALWAYS does that to me.

Anyone else? Any suggestions? Also - I know this is probably silly but does flying affect the tightness of your band or anything at all? I haven't had my first fill - I get it Monday when I return. But, I thought I'd ask for those of you that have been there, done that.

Thanks in advance! :cool:

[kagead 0]

I haven't been banded yet, but I do about 30 tradeshows a year and my feet tend to swell, so this is a concern for me, too.

I did talk to my surgeon about it and he said that I should double my Water intake (double!?!?!) when I am likely to experience swelling and he could prescribe a short course of a mild diuretic to help. He also suggested support/compression stockings.

I'm sure you'll get some great answers here from those with more experience, but I wanted you to know what I have learned. :cool:

Good luck!

kagead