AIRPLANE RIDE

[samia]

I was wondering if anyone knew if it is OK to fly long distance after the band is put in after surgery.. LONG FLIGHT.. like over 5 hours. ANy comments on it. ANyone know what the DR has said about this. Thanks.

[dreamhappy07]

I was wondering if anyone knew if it is OK to fly long distance after the band is put in after surgery.. LONG FLIGHT.. like over 5 hours. ANy comments on it. ANyone know what the DR has said about this. Thanks.

Hi samia,

I have read and seen alot of people that have flown a long ways after surgery, like Florida, Tennessee, etc. Unless you have those naggy gas pains, it isn't a problem, just may be uncomfortable. So, pack up those gas-x strips and whatever else you can to keep you comfortable. Those other people said they had no problems at all with the flights other than them being long.

Hope this helps,

Judy

[FurEllie]

I was wondering if anyone knew if it is OK to fly long distance after the band is put in after surgery.. LONG FLIGHT.. like over 5 hours. ANy comments on it. ANyone know what the DR has said about this. Thanks.

In addition to the GasX strips, pack some Imodium

[LisaVA]

I was wondering if anyone knew if it is OK to fly long distance after the band is put in after surgery.. LONG FLIGHT.. like over 5 hours. ANy comments on it. ANyone know what the DR has said about this. Thanks.

I had surgery on Monday and flew home Weds - SD to DC (5 hours). I was fine.

I didnt need anything - altho I had a 2 hour layover at LAX and walked the entire time - that

may have had something to do with it.

Lisa