Flying (those who did not fly for surgery)

[doozy01 0]

I am just wondering how long after surgery was it before you were able to fly?

I had surgery not long ago and the Dr wants me to wait at least a month before I do any traveling. I'm feeling great, have not thrown up any, and feel that I'm ready to travel.

Just wondering about other people's experience with flying prior to fills and from those that did not travel for the surgery.

Thanks

[lynn smith 0]

I flew 4 months after surgery to Europe. I had no problems my Doctor took out the saline before I went. Just take it easy the first day you arrive at your destination.

[jms462001 9]

I flew 4 months after surgery to Europe. I had no problems my Doctor took out the saline before I went. Just take it easy the first day you arrive at your destination.

Why did your Dr take out the saline? My Dr said flying should not be a problem. I will be flying 18 hrs total

[itschoice 0]

I swelled so much after surgery that it occurred to me that flying could be an issue (Sometimes I swell when I fly and sometimes I don't). So as I have been sitting here recuperating from being banded on 1/15/09 and having to be put under again on 1/16/09 to have the band unhooked, I too was thinking about flying.

If I were to plan a trip I might have an unfill. I don't want to get someplace and have to find a fill doctor or end up in the hospital with an IV...BUT thats just me...

[lynn smith 0]

Why did your Dr take out the saline? My Dr said flying should not be a problem. I will be flying 18 hrs total

It was per my request because I wanted to enjoy the foods of Italy. I still came back with a 5 pound weight loss because of all the walking I did.:wink2: