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Does anyone have experience with flying? Just wondering if the air pressure affects the band? Or even if higher elevations would affect it in anyway...

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I haven't had any issues with flying and the band. You won't set off the security screeners either, and I have done the wand, the full body scan and the regular metal detecter and a pat down.

Some people say they feel a little more restriction, but not everyone. I think it has to do with stress or retaining Water.

I have also skydived from 13,500 feet not in a pressurized plane and did not have any issues. I also did not have issues from wearing the jump harness either and hurting my band.

I buy a large Water and try to drink in the airport and on the flight to keep hydrated. Just want to make sure that you do not get a fill within 2 weeks prior of your travel so that if you are over filled you can have it stable prior to the trip.

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I was banded over a year ago and have not had any issues and I fly quite often!

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I travel between Boston and Denver at least twice a month, and typically feel tighter for the first few hours after I land in Denver. My surgeon has told me it is most likely due to the drastic change in altitude between the two cities. I try to have a hot cocoa once I land and that helps a lot.

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