Lap Band at Altitide
on 9/10/12 11:21 am
I have been hiking up a storm and planning to hike at high altitides 15, 000 feet).
I had some problems with eating at my 10.000, but not sure if that was related to what I ate or the altitude.
Do you have any experience or thoughts on this?
on 9/10/12 4:30 am, edited 9/10/12 4:32 am
1. Higher elevations
2. Stress
3. Ice cold water
4. Women (cycles)
5. Colds/Flu
6. Vomiting/or eating too much - if you PB there will be swelling which will also tighten the band, it is advisable to go on liquids if you get irritated for at least 3-5 days to allow the stomach tissues to calm down, if they don't calm down within a week and you are still very tight after vomiting you need to visit your surgeon to have a look at your band or a small unfill.
Some times if you eat late at night and don't clear out your pouch with liquids you will be very tight the next morning. Also for me, if I eat one solid meal at lunch with solid protein and don't drink fluids to clear out my pouch I will be very tight with the next meal.
Many lap banders keep papaya enzymes (from GNC) handy at all times to help ease digestion and chew a few after a meal especially when they are tight to help move the food through to keep from vomiting and being so tight.
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When I fly down to cruise, I could never eat the first day at all. Also when I scuba dived it caused a little problem. Than when I scuba dived and than flew the poor little guy really didn't know what to do.
Love papaya enzymes!
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I wasn't alone. Do you that don't have trouble, have trouble with
swelling in general when you fly?
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For hiking, I would think hydration would have the biggest impact on your band.
Enjoy!
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