Question:
Any problems with flying after lap band?

   — karen62 (posted on September 4, 2008)

September 4, 2008
There are no problems with flying...just make your reservations and go have a great time.... If you are interested in another site that deals with all Lap Band go to Yahoo Groups and type in BandBuddies...it is just another site with great info and a WLS Nurse that is a moderator....I like to check out other sites just for a change and this is the best one I have found.....
   — pphillips4720aol.com

September 4, 2008
You shouldn't any problems with flying with the lap band. Mine sets off the handheld metal detector. I also have a knee replacement that sets off the big metal detector so I always get the wand. I've heard that the band itself won't usually set it off though. On the plus side I can now fit in the seatbelt without an extension!
   — BigMurph

September 4, 2008
My doctor advised me that sometimes the altitude or pressure or whatever of flying can make the band tighter and that an unfill before flying might be advisable. I haven't flown since I've had the band but when I do, I'll probably go in before hand and get a little taken out.
   — Carla_B

September 4, 2008
My doc issued a card that I carry with me so the security is aware that I had the surgery and will set off the machine. Go early, some of those guards will want to take you aside just to be sure, which is a good thing! Just slows you down a bit.
   — Val_T

September 5, 2008
I had no problems flying. I have two knee replacements, a metal rod and screws and a heart filter that sets off the security so if it did (which it shouldn't) what was one more thing. Have a great time. Diane
   — dyates2948