Traveling with the LapBank

[Ladydiana 0]

I have a question, does flying in an airplane effect your labband. Has anyone been told they can not fly? Also, what about drinking wine? Does anyone every have any wine? We are going to Alaska on a crusie next month, and I would like to have some wine at dinner? Advise Please!!!!!

Thanks Diana

[snereb27 0]

i am 2 months post op, i flew a couple weeks ago and my band was fine... i didn't have any trouble with it at all. I've also had a few glasses of wine and didn't have any problems. hopefully you'll be ok too!

alaska... that would be WONDERFUL.. i would love to go on an alaskan cruise someday! have fun.

[amy26111 0]

I just got back from florida and i went from there on a cruise i didnt have any prob. but i have been told some people do.

[jakeblues63 0]

I have a glass of wine or two without any problems and am 5 mo post op. As far as flying, I was told by my Dr that it would be ok but have Fluid unfilled from band and eat very light or leave enough time after last meal before flight(s). Theory is because our stomach is smaller now and if there is any food in it upon take off and cabin pressure, you could bring it up or be very uncomfortable. Best bet is to call your Dr. Have a great trip !

[Nanny2Trey 0]

I have flown several very long flights since being banded and never had a problem. Did not have any amount of unfill prior and was never told not to eat for any period of time before flying. HTH

Linda

[Bempowered 0]

I was banded just about 5 weeks ago and flew last week. I didn't have any problems. The only special instructions I was given was to move around on the plane to prevent blood clots. I constantly stretched and jiggled my legs.

Hope you have a great trip!!

[anabeni 0]

I have flown to Europe twice since I got the band (from the western US) and had no probs whatsoever. And...my doctor RECOMMENDS small amounts of red wine. So bottoms up and have a great time!

[wstorms 2]

I flew 4 days after surgery with no problems at all, but I was on liquids at the time.

I go to a wine tasting once a week, and have not had problems with that either :thumbup:.

Have a wonderful trip!!!!

[Aurelia 2]

I'm a Flight Attendant and I fly all the time. The band does get tight sometimes but it settles back down a few hours after my flights. Just drink warm liquids and it usually helps with getting it back to normal.

Also, I drink a few glasses of wine every week and it hasn't affected my weight loss. Just do it in moderation. Don't go drinking a whole bottle or something!!