Airplanes??

[laulau2199 5]

I am going to be going away on June 1st to a party in LA. I am flying out just for the weekend. Has anyone been on an airplane since being banded? What was the experience? I am scared my band will explode! Lol I also would like to know if anyone has ever had an experience with drinking liquor while banded? I know that there will be alcohol around. By the way I was just banded May 9th!

[Grandma3 73]

I was also wondering about the plane ride, and the effect if any on the band.

I still have a couple months before my trip.

[twi 40]

The plane ride hasn't effected me but the change in levels has sea level and mountain level ect. I live at sea level and when fly back and forth my band gets tight first few days which ever way I go.

[twi 40]

Haa I have drank several alcohol drinks no explosion. I can not drink as much as before not because of change in effect of drink as some say but because I get full. Take care though go slow see how it effects you.

[Cocoabean 430]

Some people feel tighter after flying. Some not. I feel tighter just from the stress of travel, no matter the mode.

I take Protein Shake mix powder with me on airplanes.The liquid can be a problem with TSA rules. I bring an empty Water bottle through security then fill it up at a fountain after. Much cheaper than buying a bottle after. I also take Protein Bars, as often times airport food is so-so for band diets.

I've been through the full body scan with no problem. Remember to stay well hydrated. A bit of dehydration can make a band feel tighter.

Alcohol..I have it from time to time. Remember, it might reduce your resolve to eat right. I often get stuck if I am a bit tipsy because I forget to chew well and take small bites. Also take calories into consideration.

You are newly banded, so follow your post-op rules.

[running_scared 125]

I've flown 5 times since I was banded, the first being 3 days post-op, to get home. The longest flight, a few weeks ago, was 7 hours, and I had no issues what so ever.

[elcee 3,341]

I have flown a number of times and never had an issue. I n fact I am about to go on a trip this morning from Melbourne upto the Sunshine coast for the weekend. I think it is 2.5hrs each way. I am not anticipating any problems and I am not doing any special prep or taking any food with me.

[Noturningback15 45]

I just got back from Vegas and I didn't have any issues with getting tight. I was scared the scanner would show I have an implanted device and not let me on!!! LOL!

[megryan 0]

I just got back from a 14 hour flight each way from Korea. I didn't even think about until the return flight, when I could feel it tighten. I almost got stuck on the meal on the trip over, which is scary, when you are in the middle seat. I did get stopped at one screening for a wand check but hard to tell if it was underwire or anything related to the band as it when off in the same vicinity. I did bring "doggie poop bags" on the trip if I had an emergency regurgitation. I am only up 2 pounds, but only 12 hours post flight, I need more Water, and back to a higher Protein diet as I think the excess carbs are to blame. Also, my band has yet to be filled and I had surgery in April, down about 50.

[stevegoad 32]

I fly several times a year... the first time post-op was about 10 days after surgery.

On occasion, I might have a little discomfort, but since the most I do is drink a bloody-mary mix (not the alcohol... who wants to spend that kind of money on an airplane) and some nuts, it's not a problem.

Flying is no problem at all with the band.