Kimilicious

Woah, forgot how neckbiting this forum is. Any feedback is good, luckily I have done enough research to know the downfalls of the band. Just really hoping I wasn't the only one who got tight around my period and wonder what actually causes this? My boyfriends thinks that since regular "bloating" is identified with PMS that maybe even though I don't feel bloated, my insides are and this is causing increased pressure on my band or esophagus. I figure that does actually make sense, just wondering why all of a sudden this is coming on around my periods when I have had periods for the last 5 years I have had my band. So not sure if a "lady" issue or a band issue?? Just know that I am starving and cranky cause I can't even get a Junior Mint down without pain.:thumbup:

I hope not too, but I have had mine almost 5 years now and have not gotten it tightened for a while for that very reason. I was doing good knowing that I will never get over 200 lbs again no matter what I eat and the rest will have to be done by myself. SO I said I wouldn't press my luck by being agressive with the fills. My hormones have been in a whirlwind lately though, so I am really hoping that is all she wrote.

So, It's been a minute since I have jumped on this forum and read anything. Like 3 years! But that is because I have had my band since 2004 and haven't really had any issues. The band worked for me exactly as they promised. I went from 280 lbs to 190 lbs and stay steady eating and drinking whatever I want, whenever I want. So I lost over 50% of my excess weight and have maintained that weight for years now. Obviously I am not at the weight I want to be, but I have been ok with the fact that I have not gained every ounce back. I still have a way to go for my goal weight, but couldn't be happier with the choice I made to get the band. I have been able to eat or drink anything I want and not get stuck for years now. Of course I am full after 1 taco or 1 piece of pizza but it's an actual full feeling vs. "getting stuck" feeling which took me a moment to get to. Up until last month. I remember reading posts in the past about feeling tighter around PMS time or Ovulation time for some women. I was just hoping I could get some more feedback on this. Does this happen to you? Last month it happened for one day and then I went back to normal. This month it has lasted for 3 days!! I have not been able to get any food down and I started my period yesterday. I figure I am still swollen from PBing everything for 3 days, so it's just a matter of time and I will be back to my normal self after drinking liquids for a few days. Yesterday was so bad I was back to sipping Water like a little baby bandster would! It took me back and reminded me I had a band, which I had not been reminded in so long. Has anyone else gone through this?? Is it hormones? What causes this? Kim