Question:
With Lap-Band how long until it is okay to fly in an airplane

   — sweetcheeks194 (posted on March 24, 2008)

March 24, 2008
My sister had the lapband in august and flew two days afterwards with no difficulty. Ask your doctor. Good luck!
   — Jeanne Aldrich

March 24, 2008
When you have a fill, it is the same thing. I think the only reason they say that is to make sure you are ok. For example if you had a fill and it was too much saline, you wouldn't want to be away. You would want to be able to access your dr if needed to remove some saline. I think it is just a precaution. My dr told me this cause I am going on vacation in april.
   — Linda R.

March 25, 2008
My doc says when ever ,just dont eat before flight ,or drink and eat in flight.If you fly late in day,have a light breakfast,they dont want any food still in stoma.Sandy Hanson I flew just fine.
   — Sandy Hanson