Ballooning is an active sport requiring medium physical exertion. We do not fly passengers who have recently mended broken bones, surgery within six months of flight without their doctor's permission, or are pregnant.

It is commonly recommended that women not fly at all during their last six weeks of pregnancy. Most major air carriers require that pregnant passengers traveling within 30 days of expected delivery must provide a doctor's statement dated within 72 hours of departure indicating the due date and indicating that air travel does not pose a health risk. Women in labor will be denied boarding for safety reasons. Pregnant women should always consult their obstetricians or midwives before traveling.

This depends on two things, past history of the women with other pregnancies and or her history with the current one and the availability of a pilot willing to take on the responsibility of this unborn passenger. Our Chief Pilot has flown several pregnant passengers in the past, whilst not being responsible for the pregnancies!

Generally, yes. It depends on your personal circumstances and you will be advised by your surgeon. There is a popular myth that flying can cause breast implants to burst; this is not true.

In fact, it is very possible for you to become pregnant after surgery, as the ovulatory cycle for women is one of the first systems to correct after weight loss surgery. However, it is IMPERATIVE that you do not become pregnant for 12-18 months after surgery. While you are in your period of dramatic weight loss, your body will essentially be "melting." It is not a safe environment for which to sustain a fetus.

Sexual relationships and intimacy are important and fulfilling aspects of your life that should continue after ostomy surgery. Your attitude is a key factor in re-establishing sexual expression and intimacy. A period of adjustment after surgery is to be expected. Sexual function in women is usually not impaired, while sexual potency of men may sometimes be affected, usually only temporarily. Discuss any problems with your physician and/or ostomy nurse.

Yes, barring other fertility problems. It is recommended that women with the gastric bypass wait at least 18 months after the operation to get pregnant. Hormone based birth control methods (e.g. birth control pills, patches, or injections) are not very effective and reliable after weight loss surgery. Couples should use a barrier method (e.g. condom) during the first 18 months after weight loss surgery.

Most doctors recommend that women wait at least one year after the surgery before a pregnancy. Approximately one year postoperatively, your body should be fairly stable (from a weight and nutrition standpoint), and you should be able to carry a normally nourished fetus. Consult your surgeon as you plan for pregnancy. Back to Top

Yes, however it is recommended to wait approximately one to two years, especially with the Gastric Bypass. With the LAP BAND if an unexpected pregnancy should occur, the saline could be removed to allow for more caloric intake. For many people fertility increases after weight loss so it becomes easier to get pregnant.

Doctors do not have much information about pregnancy and IC. IC is not thought to affect fertility or the health of a fetus. Some women find that their IC symptoms get better during pregnancy. Others find their symptoms get worse. You can find out more about IC by contacting womenshealth.

Of course, but try a prenatal class. If you are not in a prenatal class you must let the instructor know you are pregnant and how far along you are in your pregnancy.

long as you are in good health, flying should not present a problem. Airlines today are well pressurized and relatively comfortable. However, as you near your delivery day, you should probably avoid flying. Before taking a trip, simply talk to your doctor.

It is very important that you do not get pregnant for at least 12 to 18 months after any type of weight loss procedure. You must use a reliable method of birth control throughout this time period. Once your weight has stabilized and the appropriate months have passed, you can become pregnant. It is important, however, to be monitored closely by an obstetrician and nutrition expert familiar with your weight loss surgery.

Women should avoid pregnancy for at least 18 months after surgery. Please discuss any pregnancy plans with your surgeon during one of your clinic appointments.