Flying - the lapband

heathercross
on 9/25/12 9:49 am - New York, NY

Any issues with flying, being in the air for many, many hours? Since the band tightens for random reason, any issues with flying?

Kate -True Brit
on 9/25/12 10:24 am, edited 9/25/12 10:26 am - UK

Lap Band on 04/23/06

In a ŵritten reply, Allergen once said the band should not tighten while flying as the air pressure should not affect the saliine. But many people find stress make the band feel tighter and flying is stressful; all those deadlines!

my personal experince is that my band and I have flown ( from England) to Australia, India, New Zealand, Africa ( north and south), Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand, North America and all over Europe and I have never had any problem.

But as I don't want to risk queueing in the aisle while the toilets are full, I tend to choose slider foods while in the air, just in case!

Kate

Highest 290, Banded - 248 Lowest 139 (too thin!). Comfort zone 155-165.

Happily banded since May 2006. Regain of 28lbs 2013-14. ALL GONE!

But some has returned! Up to 175, argh! Off we go again,

heathercross
on 9/25/12 10:55 am - New York, NY

Revision on 06/23/11

I am going to Jamaica on business, 8AM flight, so, I will probably just do a shake in the AM. I am flying 1st class, so, at least I have some privacy if have issues. Thanks for yoru input and feedback.

(deactivated member)
on 9/25/12 11:43 am - Wiesbaden, Germany

DS on 10/08/13

As long as you are adequately hydrated and not stressed out, you should be fine.

Sounds like a good business trip. I love flying first class, especially on international flights.

minnie_cat
on 9/25/12 12:16 pm

I didn't have any problems on my first flight (about 4 hrs one way). I did find "Protein To Go" bottles which are under the TSA liquid requirement and have 28g of protein. Easy to pack in the big case and take a couple in your carry on bag. Enjoy!

NanaB .
on 9/25/12 9:24 pm, edited 9/25/12 9:25 pm

It all depends on how tight my band is, generally I don't have any issues with flying, but I've had one or two incidents where my band got tighter, but I was also congested.

But MY band does get tighter in higher elevations, I can actually feel it getting tighter when I am swallowing when riding up mountains and this happens whether my band is very tight or not. I guess everyone ebb flow of saline is different, but many do experience a tighter band while flying and higher elevations.

Original Lap Band * 9/30/2005 * 4cc 10cm band*, lost 130 pounds. 7 Great years!

Revision surgery to AP small lap band *11/13/2012*, due to large hiatal hernia. I am hopeful about continuing my band journey uneventful and successful. I loved what my old band did for me and I am looking forward for my new band to Keep my weight down

Jean M.
on 9/25/12 10:03 pm

Revision on 08/16/12

I've never had band issues when flying, but I do think it's important to stay well-hydrated because the air in the cabin is so dry. Have a good trip! Why can't someone send ME to Jamaica on business?

Jean McMillan c.2009-2013 - Always a bandster at heart
author of Bandwagon (TM), Strategies for Success with the Adjustable Gastric Band & Bandwagon Cookery. Bandwagon for Kindle now available on Amazon. Read my blog at: jean-onthebandwagon.blogspot.com

Mell
on 9/26/12 12:19 am

My doc take out fluid just in case especially when going to a another country, I would ask your doc.

Chashton
on 9/26/12 12:32 am - NY

Lap Band on 01/18/11

Hi Heather -

I travel for business at least once a week - I have never had any issues -

Denise

heathercross
on 9/27/12 9:23 am - New York, NY

Revision on 06/23/11

Thanks everyone. I am always hydrated and will be that AM. Plus, I think flying first class will make it all easier, lol!

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