Going to fly for first time since banded

[nanarita3 0]

I was banded Feb.18 2008 I have lost 94 pounds I am 7 poundsfrom goal.Has anybody flown since banded?

[vagabond 0]

Every week between Detroit and Phoenix. That is 8 hours on a plane each week.

[JENNIFER7375 3]

I've flown 2-3 times since being banded. A few pointers i can give. Do not eat within 2 hours of boarding. I at least seem to get tight and miserable when i fly. Also i've found having some gas-x strips with me can ease the gassy tightness i get. i've never got an unfill prior to flying. All have been short trips within the USA. But i'm planning on jamaica in a few months and i do plan on getting a partial unfill prior to going. It has nothing to do with wanting to eat a ton while on vacation. Its a longer flight than i've previously taken. and i dont' wanna risk being sick somewhere i don't have access to my doctor. And i'd rather take the risk of gaining back a few pounds than of spending my vacation sick. A few pounds i can take back off. but i cant get back the money spent on a vacation ruined By PBing and sliming the whole time.Hope this helps

[MissBS 3]

Hi. I've flown several times, but none of my trips have been real far. I live in Albuquerque NM and had my surgery done in Houston TX. I flew home 3 days after my surgery and have flown back for 4 fills (there and back in the same day). It is a 2 1/2 hour flight each way. I've been to Vegas a couple of times too. I've never had any problems before, during, or after flying. And now I fit in the seat very comfortably and the seat belt is easy to buckle Good luck to you. Becky

Edited August 26, 2009 by MissBS

[AlaskaGirl77 0]

My surgeon is six hours from here driving..or a 40 min flight...so i fly down for my fills...i don't find that i'm tighter or anything when flying..absolulty no difference than any other day...i just can't wait until i can fit in my own seat and not need an extender! lol

[greytz 4]

I will be flying for the first time also on Sept 4th. Thanks everyone for your posts. Even though it is not my thread, it helps me also. I am 7 lbs away from onederland. I really wanted to be in onederland by then but I don't know if I will make it or not. Maybe I can be there by the time I come home. Anyway, the last time I flew which was in May, I was at the point where I almost had to ask for an extender. I had to suck in my gut and pray the seat belt clicked. It did but barely. I went yesterday to get a fill check and add a little and found out that I went from a 36 BMI to a 32 BMI! Now I am excited to get on that plane!

[lessofm3 0]

I was told after you have a fill to not fly for one week, but I didn't realize that simply flying could be a problem because I have the band. What are some of the problems that can occur due to having the band when you fly? My husband and I are planning on flying to Washington State later this year, as well as Europe next summer.

[vagabond 0]

I fly every week and have not had any problems. I don't feel any tightness or discomfort at all. I started flying 3 weeks after my surgery and fly each week. My Dr. is conservative on my fills so that I don't have issues because he knows I am out of town for work every week.

[SkyPrincess 0]

flying is my job and i dont feel a difference at all between in the air and on the ground.

[greytz 4]

I ended up having to fly earlier than expected (yesterday) and guess what? I counted six inches I got to pull up on my seatbelt! I was so thrilled. I guess people thought I was crazy because I was sitting there using my fingers to count the inches and then I let out a little woo hoo! What a great feeling!

[kpdgal 0]

I too have been told by doctor there is no issues with flying and the band. I have flown 2 weeks after surgery and fly about once a month with absolutely no issues. I am flying to france next month for my honeymoon and was told not to expect any problems !!!