jennifer1

I hate when I had that gurgling noise. Definitely a sign that you may be too tight. I would go back to your doctor.

I totally feel you!

It is amazing what effects the band..for me TOM..stress..weather..once these things are gone..boom. band back to normal..lol

To the OP..do you boo! Those that dont like it...keep it moving..geez!

My band is usually tight first thing in the morning as well..i can usually take my thyroid pill which is very small..but nk solid foods till midmorning.

Just wanted to add that restriction..whicb is whag we are all aiming for..is not being so tight u can barely eat..true restriction is being able to eat various textures of food..smaller amounts and be sastiated for longer periods..yes ur band may flutuate and be tighter say in the am or during TOM.. but if u cant keep food down on a regular basis and only drink liquids you are too tight and run the risk of dehydration or slippage...i have been too tight twice and needed an unfill..dropped serious weight quickly but not healthy....just my 2 cents best wishes to alll on ur journey.

Just wanted to add that restriction..whicb is whag we are all aiming for..is not being so tight u can barely eat..true restriction is being able to eat various textures of food..smaller amounts and be sastiated for longer periods..yes ur band may flutuate and be tighter say in the am or during TOM.. but if u cant keep food down on a regular basis and only drink liquids you are too tight and run the risk of dehydration or slippage...i have been too tight twice and needed an unfill..dropped serious weight quickly but not healthy....just my 2 centa...beaf wishe to alll on ur journey.

I dont think i've heard about not gettn a fill around TOM but that dows make since..my band is always tight during TOM. And first thing in the morning..perfectly normal...best wishes on ur journey

I got a message a while ago from a woman hitting on me..iignored it...i guess people can spam this site as well.

Yep..TOM..makes my bans tight

I'm in a similar situation...met me goal in 11 months..set a new goal...and i think my body just wont lose anymore..i am coming to grips that my body may not be designed to be smaller than a 10-12... wish i had some advice for you.

No..u may be too tight

i might try some of these suggestions because me and meat just dont seem to get along..especially chicken! ugh!

I dont think i had coughs as much as i would wake up choking..this happens when i am too tight..definite sign i need an unfill.

I hope u have gotten a smalll unfill by now....if i am too tight from a fill then only an unfill will help...but if too tight due to stress..tom or other things then once that factor is removed it will loosen.just my experience.

Thanks everyone.i'm STILL smiling after that one! Lol

i was walking in the parking lot yesterday and this lady stopped me and said."i really love your outfit..too bad they dont make that in big girl sizes"! OMG!!! i was elated to think a perfect stranger doesnt consider me a "big girl"! BEST NSV YET!!!!

I hear u..on the days my band is actn up...i resort to mashed potatoes or yogurt..or othed sliders

I know how you feel..but trust me dont do it...u can gef a tiny unfill and still have that restriction...dont take the chance of ending up in the hospital..i used to say i wanted my band super tight..but after havkng it too tight several times..soooo not worth it...yes u will loose weigbt and fast..but u will be sick..and. the weight will come back on quickly..i am a slow loser..only 40 in about a year..but i drop inches faster..please get a small unfill...u will be better off.trust me..feel free to PM me

Jennifer

Also i have a fickle band...some days it's fine and others i cant keep things down...u may need a small unfill..but once i realized that restriction isnt a constanf thing and can change due to the weathwf..my emotions..etc..i just accepted it...best wishes to you hun

I feel like i'm not the "typical bandster"..i dont measure food or count calories...i do work out at least 4 days a week and i train hard...i was a slow loser..went some months being stuck at the same weight..it took me a year to loose just 40 pounds and i am having the hardest time losing the last 15 i want to lose..BUT!!!! In the first year i went from a size 20 to a 12..last year my bday outfit was a 16 and this year my dress was a 10..so i have lost more inches than pounds..but that was my goal anyway..best wishes to you..everybody 's journey is different and i dont compare mine to others cuz it just used to stress me out..i think the more you have to lose the faster in the beginning...but that's just my opinion.

Yeah dont focus on the amout in your band compared to others cuz everyone is sooooo different..

I requested glue. I have been very vocal with this whole process I am I doctor pretty much listens to what I have to say

Stress definitely make my band tighter. On those days I just try to stay hydrated and get in Protein Shakes. I learned a long time ago to not fight my band . Because it will always win

You go girl! Isn't that an awesome feeling!