Need help

[belld 0]

I need help in a hurry. My husband wants me to fly to North Carolina from Texas (about 2 hours) tomorrow. I will be 5 days post op. I am terrified to fly with the new band. Has anyone flown this soon after surgery and what was your experience?

[tanqueray 16]

You really need to call your surgeon tomorrow before you make any decisions. I will tell you what my surgeon told me: no flying for two or three days after a fill because bubbles can develop in the band. I specifically asked about this because I travel for my job and I have always made sure that my fills do not correspond with my travel times.

[MollyRN 28]

I agree - I would ask your doctor. All of us are at risk for pulmonary embolisms from surgery and I don't know how long after the surgery this risk is no longer a possiblity.