Flying after a "fill"

[JBD 0]

Does anyone know what happens to band if flying on plane too soon after a "fill"?

[yourowndestiney 3]

I fly to get all of my fills... I live in Nevada and fly to San Diego to get my fills done. I have never noticed any difference from the flights, but I live in a high elevation area (5,000+). However, I did notice that when I went on vacation for 2 weeks at sea level that I had less restriction.

[Manatee 4]

Personally, I always tighten up for a day or three when I have to fly in a jetliner. My doc swears that the travel shouldn't affect it, but that has been a consistent reaction for over a year now.

I avoid all foods and drinks before and during a flight.

[B-Rog 1]

I flew within 36 hours of being banded and was fine. I also flew within 24 hours of my last fill and was perfectly fine. My restriction was at the expected level after the flight and was consistent for weeks.

[kdlee 0]

I'll be flying for the first time after being banded in 3 weeks. I was told not to eat or drink on the flight so as to avoid complications.

[pjd3253 0]

You can fly right after - I flew to NY from Dallas 4 days later - doctor said no big deal at all. Don't worry about it - nothing changes - you do generally get dehydrated from flying but you won't notice anything.

[Totallytater 1]

I fly to Denver to get my fills. I fly immediately before and after my fill and have no problems.