CJ2009 8 Posted October 26, 2015 Hi, I am newly banded (Oct 14th) and have to go on a work trip this week. I have heard that the band can cause some discomfort while in the air and was curious if anyone else has experienced this issue? I would like to get an idea what I am in for. I don't have a fill yet and am fairly comfortable with no big restrictions. Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jfc193 718 Posted October 26, 2015 Congratulations on having the band My wife and I had our on the same day within one hour on 9/12/07. This year I will fly over 65,000 miles and never had any issues flying. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CJ2009 8 Posted October 26, 2015 Congratulations on having the band My wife and I had our on the same day within one hour on 9/12/07. This year I will fly over 65,000 miles and never had any issues flying. Thanks for the feedback. Glad to hear you haven't had any issues flying. Hopefully I will be able to say the same! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WLSResources/ClothingExch 3,444 Posted October 27, 2015 Only once did I feel any effect on a flight. It was long ago enough that I can't describe exactly what or where I felt it, but I know that it was mild enough. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
B-52 7,113 Posted October 27, 2015 I hear this all the time, and I never had any issues...fly all the time for business. Only thing I did feel were the expensive gin & tonics.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dream4tc 192 Posted October 27, 2015 I felt tighter with flying and elevations. My band got so tight all I could eat was a teaspoon of yogurt which was a problem. My surgeon that I had back then didn't believe me but, he wasnt the one who had the band in either. You could always go get some Fluid removed when traveling if you didn't want to worry about it, and get fluid put back in after your trip. I also had a friend who also had experienced the same. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CTJohn 109 Posted October 27, 2015 I've flown quite a bit, both domestic and longer overseas trips, since being banded 04/14. Never felt anything. Except, not needing sea belt extender!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Julie norton 2,850 Posted October 27, 2015 My band gets a little fussier... I appease it with a banana....protein bar. Lots of Water.< /p> My take is You will figure out what your band likes as you try different things....good luck✈️ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rizzle01 54 Posted October 27, 2015 I have never had any real problems flying with mine either. I have made over a half dozen flights since being banded. I don't even give it a second thought any more. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LuAnn08201022 4 Posted November 2, 2015 Flying was no problem. I have noticed that I'm tighter when in higher altitudes like camping for a longer period of time. Which is good cause snacking is always a temptation out camping. You will be fine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
