Flying after Surgery?

Hello all,

I have just gotten my surgical date which is actually earlier than I thought because Dr. Pacuilli is going on vacation.  I have a 2 week break from work for spring break and I was originally planning on just staying around here because I was not sure how I would feel after the surgery.  But now with the latest snow I am itching to get out of the cold weather for a while.  I am scheduled for lap band surgery 3/6 and I was wondering if any of you know if there is a timeline of when you can get on a plane after surgery.  I was thinking a week should be long enough but wanted to know if any one knew specifics.  I am definately going to check with Dr. Pacuilli but I don't see her again for a week.

Any help would be great.
Kalya

Hi kalya,

I am 6 months out, and flew last week.  I had no problems whatsoever.  I would definately check with Dr. Pacuilli though.  She would have the final say.

I had GBS on 8/11/08 and flew to SC on 9/18/08.  No problems.  Even my feet didn't swell up like they usually do. 

Lisa

Hi Kayla,

I'm having my band on 3/4 and I did ask about flying...after 4 weeks and they said I'd be fine to fly in 4 weeks. I didn't ask about sooner than that. I'm glad to hear all was well with Bamma flying because I was a little nervous about the idea of flying after having the band. But I'm a nervous flyer anyway!
I would ask Dr. Pacuilli or her staff, they are very helpful also.

Yeah, but guys, she's thinking of flying A WEEK later.  Not a month, not five months.  A week!!! 

OMG!!!  A week!