Airplane Travel

[Erbear007 2]

I was banded on May 31st. The first few days were rough but I'm better everyday and on the mend! I have a business trip next week and will be flying on Monday. Anybody have any input on anything I should expect? I'm a bit nervous that the pressure will hurt. Thanks!

[cindya 54]

what did your doctor say?

[Erbear007 2]

He said it was safe to travel. I'm just wondering if there is any pressure or tightness I should expect

[gigglypug 77]

Was banded on May 15th with a 2cc initial fill at surgery. Been flying between Southern CA and Portland, OR and Phoenix, AZ without any problems...don't know about longer flights yet but heading to Ecuador in a few weeks :-)

[Erbear007 2]

Thanks so much! It's just an hour flight.

[B-52 7,113]

So what if you get tight? Are they offering meals again?

I fly all the time and don't feel any difference drinking my gin & tonics, not to mention the little bags of peanuts....

[wadeg7 149]

I am having my surgery Wednesday June 12th in Toronto and am flying back home on Friday June 14th to St. John's. It s a 3 hour plane ride. This was planned based on the recommendation of my doctor. It seems to me f this ok it should fine several weeks after.

[krzy4vt 109]

I just came back from Florida and I noticed when we flew it was a little pressure. Not painful at all but something was different. I had a dr appt yesterday and they said they have heard similar stories but not everyone feels that way. Have a safe trip and enjoy!

[Erbear007 2]

Thanks a bunch for the input!

[NJDad 173]

I had my surgery on 4/24 and went on my first airplane trip since my surgery. I left on Monday, flew home this morning. I noticed a few things......

Seat belts on planes got longer in the two months I was away. I also noticed that the seats on puddle jumpers got a little wider. And the walk from the plane to baggage claim was not quite as onerous as in the past.

[LeeB1946 261]

I was banded on May 31st. The first few days were rough but I'm better everyday and on the mend! I have a business trip next week and will be flying on Monday. Anybody have any input on anything I should expect? I'm a bit nervous that the pressure will hurt. Thanks!

I was ready for my 2nd fill when I told the PA I was flying from Seattle to Tucson in 2 weeks. This is a 3 hr flight so he did not fill. Said he did not want me to have any discomfort from the flight. I got to Tucson and the band had tightened in flight. Actually, the the stomach swells up during the flight, but I decided not to eat solids for the rest of the day and into the next morning. By afternoon of the second day I was OK. Did not have the same experience coming back 8 days later though. I even lost some weight while in AZ for that week.

[NJDad 173]

I was ready for my 2nd fill when I told the PA I was flying from Seattle to Tucson in 2 weeks. This is a 3 hr flight so he did not fill. Said he did not want me to have any discomfort from the flight. I got to Tucson and the band had tightened in flight. Actually, the the stomach swells up during the flight, but I decided not to eat solids for the rest of the day and into the next morning. By afternoon of the second day I was OK. Did not have the same experience coming back 8 days later though. I even lost some weight while in AZ for that week.

I flew for the first time last week and didn't notice anything with my stomach in either direction.....I even managed to lose weight on my journey too, something that really concerned me, as it was my first trip since my surgery.

[LeeB1946 261]

I was a little concerned about making the trip,but all worked out. I get motels with refers and microwaves so I can order one meal at a restaurant and then have leftovers for a couple of meals. Glad to hear you had not problems with the band . Heard of one person that went fro Seattle to Chicago and could not eat or drink anything for nearly 3 days hers tightened so badly. UGH!

[missybear 86]

I had my second fill on a morning I was due to fly later that afternoon. It was more out of anxiety from hearing stories about people's issues on planes I was concerned, however when it came to the flight itself I was fine.