Flying with a Lapband

[TerryF 0]

I am scheduled to be banded Nov. 28th. Recently found the website. I have read most of the threads in here and there is alot of very good information. Although I have yet to find anyone discussing any problems with flying. I travel all the time in my job and was wondering if anyone has had any problems with the air pressure in planes?

[sirusman 0]

I flew 2 days after surgery and did not experience any problems,i think there is a thread about this subject already

[RinR 0]

No problems with air pressure. For me I still have a hard time sitting straight up, my port site is very tender. So until I can tilt back my seat it's a bit uncomfortable.

The issue is to make sure you have the food you can eat with you.

Rebecca

[WillyC 0]

I've made over 62 flights this year (including several overseas) and I've not had a single issue - although those international flights make you pretty paranoid about what they're serving.

[Boo Boo Kitty 3]

There is a thead about this already but I will tell you just like what we all loose, eat, and ect how we do flying is different! I have flown 5 or so times now since banded. Only had a bad experience 1 time, but I was already too tight, the cabin pressure made it worse for me. I did set the thingy off this time on the way there, but not on the way back...lol..strange.

[Chelle B 0]

I am scheduled to be banded Nov. 28th. Recently found the website. I have read most of the threads in here and there is alot of very good information. Although I have yet to find anyone discussing any problems with flying. I travel all the time in my job and was wondering if anyone has had any problems with the air pressure in planes?

I tend to swell when flying which makes the band feel tighter. Make sure to drink lots of Water before, during and after the flight.

[mss 1]

I don't have any problems flying, I just make sure I take some of my own food with me to eat.

[TulipStar 2]

Some people have problems.

I fly about 1-2 times per week and I haven't had a problem at all. Some of these have been 10+ hour flights and I eat and everything with no issue.

[TerryF 0]

Thank you all for your input. It was a concern of mine.