travel?

How soon do people travel after lapband. any trouble at airport with extra security and should i carry surgery card?

I have traveled several times after lap band.  Never had a problem with security.  After 4 1/2 years I am not even sure where my card is anymore!

Jenn Y.

This past Saturday I flew from Newark to Minneapolis, and had no issue.

However, I always carry by Realize band card on me. God forbid something happens, and I am unable to speak/respond, they will know I have this device in me.

I have heard from some folks that they have gone to smaller hospitals, and the folks on duty had no idea (A) what it was (B) how to deal with it.

I traveled 5 wks after my surgery. I did have a problem and ended up in the hospital with complications from my lapband. They had no idea what a lapband was or how to deal with it. So yes alway carry it with you and your doctor telephone number just in case.

thanks for info