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. See similar questions...

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! See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

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 See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

Definitely, you can, but it is advisable that you should wait at least a year to eighteen months following surgery before becoming pregnant. For example, the problem that associates with the Lap – Band Surgery is, the band can be loosened during pregnancy to accommodate the increased need for more nutrition. See similar questions...

It is strongly recommended that women wait at least 12 ? 18 months after the surgery before a pregnancy. Approximately one year post-operatively, your body will be fairly stable (from a weight and nutrition standpoint) and you should be able to carry a normally nourished fetus. You should consult your surgeon as you plan for pregnancy. See similar questions...

Yes flying even long haul is quite safe, ask the surgeon about this; as you are receiving low weight heparin 'B' to prevent thrombosis there should be less risk than usual. See similar questions...

You MUST NOT get pregnant during the first 12-18 months after surgery. If you were to get pregnant during this period your fetus could suffer from abnormal development due to malnutrition. After 12-18 months it is perfectly safe to get pregnant. Weight loss surgery may make it easier to conceive after you lose the weight. Plus, with the improvement in preoperative health problems like diabetes and hypertension your chance of a healthy pregnancy is improved. See similar questions...

Yes. Reason being even if you had your surgery under local anesthesia only, Lidocaine crosses the placenta and affects the central nervous system of the fetus. Although anesthesia is used in life-saving surgeries, when it is an elective surgery, it is normally postponed until after the pregnancy is over. See similar questions...

It is not advisable to have excimer laser surgery if one is pregnant. Changes in the shape of the cornea may occur during pregnancy, which may affect the result of the treatment. Excimer laser surgery itself is not known to harm the unborn baby. See similar questions...

Obesity in itself constitutes a major risk in the development of a pregnancy, both for the mother (eclampsia, diabetes, delivery by Caesarean section) and the child (high birth weight). So it is best to approach pregnancy with a weight approaching normal. Nevertheless, no surgical technique used for obesity is without risk. See similar questions...