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I am so glad to hear all this. I used to sing for weddings...church..to my grandbabies..I cant sing any more! I have cried many tears over this!.. I have thought it was my essential tremors doing the damage...and that is what my Dr. thinks, but it could be a combination of both and may not be as bad as it is if i get band loosened. I admit it scares me to loosen the band. Because of a tummy tuck it was opened...then started tightening it because of a 10 lb wight gain...had to loosen it because of too much loss and pain...gained back 12 lbs so ahd it tightened again...I am not quite understanding why after 4 yrs I am not as in control as i was!..My hubby thinks it is because of taking care of my parents..my ailing brother-in-law...losing my sister at age 49 to a heart attack...and a job I am just not takign the time to take care of me...he is worried about my voice and abotu wakign up in middle of nite from reflux! I am calling my Dr. Monday...You are right...spring is here..the weather is nicer in Colorado..and I need to hit the pavement again!!!.lol...Thank you so much for all the info!. God bless you all! Deb highest weight 239 NOW..148

Thank you for responding... This has been recurring also. I have had my band for 4 yrs now. I do notice the throat if I tighten band. I went to Dr. for this and he even sent me to a specialist. No one at the time thought anythign about it being because of the band. I will discuss this with my band DR..Thank you so much for all this info. It relieves my mind to knwo that like soem of you it is not a disease! Thanks cindyh

i have a terribly raspy voice..scratchy...sore...I am too tight...BUT...I wanted to get off a few more lbs before daughters weddign in June! I dont think i am going to leave it this tight though. i am very uncomfortable...but I am happy to read that this can be a side effect!